Kolkata: Student Counsellor — Hartley's High School Job at Hartley's High School
Hartley's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Hartley's High School
- School
- Hartley's High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Hartley's High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — Hartley's High School. The school has been running for 92+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Hartley's High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Student Counsellor.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: Hartley's High School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Hartley's High School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About Hartley's High School
Hartley's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1934, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hartley's High School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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