Kolkata International School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Kolkata International School in Kolkata
Kolkata International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Kolkata International School
- School
- Kolkata International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹8.2L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata International School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — Kolkata International School. Campus size: 200-500. Curriculum: IB. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Kolkata International School, a IB 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: IB World School in Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Kolkata International School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in an IB school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — Kolkata International School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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 is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Kolkata International School
Kolkata International School is a day affiliated to IB, established in 1999, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 200-500.
IB World School in Kolkata.
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