Career Counsellor — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School, Kolkata
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
- School
- MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School at MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 38+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School, a CISCE 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: MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1988, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
MP Birla Foundation Higher Secondary School is a CISCE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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