Kolkata: Career Counsellor — National English School Job at National English School
National English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — National English School
- School
- National English School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
National English 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: National English School, established in 2000 at VIP Road, Baguiati, is a co-educational institution affiliated to the Council for I.S.C.E., New Delhi. Founded by renowned philanthropist Sudhir Kumar Saha, NES prepares its students to embark on a journey of academic and personal excellence. Our innovative and dynamic curriculum offers a practical and application-based learning approach that fosters critical thinking, problem solving and creative ability while promoting an all-around progress through a rich and diverse co-curricular programme covering sports, music, art, cultural and literary activities essential to the holistic development of the child.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
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?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
About National English School
National English School, established in 2000 at VIP Road, Baguiati, is a co-educational institution affiliated to the Council for I.S.C.E., New Delhi. Founded by renowned philanthropist Sudhir Kumar Saha, NES prepares its students to embark on a journey of academic and personal excellence. Our innovative and dynamic curriculum offers a practical and application-based learning approach that fosters critical thinking, problem solving and creative ability while promoting an all-around progress through a rich and diverse co-curricular programme covering sports, music, art, cultural and literary activities essential to the holistic development of the child.
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