Career Counsellor — Lee Memorial Girls High School Vacancy at Lee Memorial Girls High School, Kolkata

Lee Memorial Girls High School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹2.8L – ₹4.5L / yrState Board3–7 yrs expPosted 21d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — Lee Memorial Girls High School
School
Lee Memorial Girls High School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.8L – ₹4.5L per year
Experience
3–7 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1895

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Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Career Counsellor — Lee Memorial Girls High School at Lee Memorial Girls High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Lee Memorial Girls High 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: Lee Memorial Girls High School is a State Board Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Lee Memorial Girls High School

Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

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

What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Lee Memorial Girls High School?

Most Career Counsellor — Lee Memorial Girls 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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

About Lee Memorial Girls High School

Lee Memorial Girls High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1895, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Lee Memorial Girls High School is a State Board Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.

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Perks

TransportationMedical RoomWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicDebateLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundComputer Lab

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