Student Counsellor — Howrah St. John's High School Opening — Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah
Howrah St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Howrah St. John's High School
- School
- Howrah St. John's High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Student Counsellor — Howrah St. John's High School — Howrah St. John's High School, Howrah, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 31+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Howrah St. John's High School, a CISCE school in Howrah, 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: Howrah St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Mali Panchghara, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Howrah St. John's High School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CISCE 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.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Howrah St. John's High School?
Most Student Counsellor — Howrah St. John's High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About Howrah St. John's High School
Howrah St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1995, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Howrah St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Mali Panchghara, Howrah.
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