Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary School Vacancy at Ideal Secondary School, Kolkata
Ideal Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary School
- School
- Ideal Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary School at Ideal Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 53+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Ideal Secondary School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Career 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: Ideal Secondary School is a State Board Day School in South Dumdum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary 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
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
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I apply for this Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Ideal Secondary School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary School?
Most Career Counsellor — Ideal Secondary 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.
About Ideal Secondary School
Ideal Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1973, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Ideal Secondary School is a State Board Day School in South Dumdum, Kolkata.
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