Mahadevi Birla World Academy is hiring a Student Counsellor — Mahadevi Birla World Academy in Kolkata
Mahadevi Birla World AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Mahadevi Birla World Academy
- School
- Mahadevi Birla World Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — Mahadevi Birla World Academy at Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 67+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Mahadevi Birla World 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: Mahadevi Birla World Academy is a CBSE Day School in Beniapukur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Mahadevi Birla World Academy
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Mahadevi Birla World Academy?
Most Student Counsellor — Mahadevi Birla World Academy 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 Mahadevi Birla World Academy
Mahadevi Birla World Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Mahadevi Birla World Academy is a CBSE Day School in Beniapukur, Kolkata.
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