Nava Nalanda High School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Nava Nalanda High School in Kolkata
Nava Nalanda High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Nava Nalanda High School
- School
- Nava Nalanda High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Nava Nalanda High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — Nava Nalanda High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 32+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Nava Nalanda High School, a CISCE 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: Nava Nalanda High School is a CISCE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Nava Nalanda High School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CISCE 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
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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 is the salary for this Student Counsellor — Nava Nalanda High School 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.
About Nava Nalanda High School
Nava Nalanda High School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1994, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda High School is a CISCE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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