Kolkata: Career Counsellor — Modern English Academy Job at Modern English Academy
Modern English AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Modern English Academy
- School
- Modern English Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Modern English Academy (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Career Counsellor — Modern English Academy. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Modern English Academy, a ICSE 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: Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Modern English Academy
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Modern English Academy role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Modern English Academy?
Most Career Counsellor — Modern English 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 Modern English Academy
Modern English Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1998, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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