Student Counsellor — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School Vacancy at Hirendra Leela Patranavis School, Kolkata
Hirendra Leela Patranavis SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
- School
- Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.7L – ₹7.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School at Hirendra Leela Patranavis School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 72+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School, a ICSE 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: Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a ICSE Day School in Golf Gardens, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
About Hirendra Leela Patranavis School
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Hirendra Leela Patranavis School is a ICSE Day School in Golf Gardens, Kolkata.
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