Student Counsellor — Kolkata Public Academy Opening — Kolkata Public Academy, Kolkata
Kolkata Public AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Kolkata Public Academy
- School
- Kolkata Public Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata Public Academy, a CBSE 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: Located in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata Public Academy, follows the CBSE curriculum. Established in 2020, the school offers education from Pre-Nursery to 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It is a co-ed day school with English as the primary medium of instruction and Bengali and Hindi as secondary mediums.
This school's primary medium of instruction is English with Bengali and Hindi as secondary medium.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — Kolkata Public Academy role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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Are meals provided at school?
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About Kolkata Public Academy
Located in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata Public Academy, follows the CBSE curriculum. Established in 2020, the school offers education from Pre-Nursery to 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It is a co-ed day school with English as the primary medium of instruction and Bengali and Hindi as secondary mediums. This school's primary medium of instruction is English with Bengali and Hindi as secondary medium.
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