Naba Nalanda School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Naba Nalanda School in Kolkata

Naba Nalanda School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹5.2L – ₹8.1L / yrCBSE6–10 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
Student Counsellor — Naba Nalanda School
School
Naba Nalanda School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.2L – ₹8.1L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1979

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Job description

Overview

Naba Nalanda School, 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: Established in 1979, Naba Nalanda School is one of the leading CBSE-affiliated schools in Barrackpore, Kolkata, offering education From Pre Nursery – 10 classes with The motto of our school is to impart such education as will enable its students not only to achieve academic brilliance and holistic development but also to become ideal citizens acquiring enviable qualities of head and heart affordably.

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.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

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About Naba Nalanda School

Established in 1979, Naba Nalanda School is one of the leading CBSE-affiliated schools in Barrackpore, Kolkata, offering education From Pre Nursery – 10 classes with The motto of our school is to impart such education as will enable its students not only to achieve academic brilliance and holistic development but also to become ideal citizens acquiring enviable qualities of head and heart affordably.

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