Orchids The International School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Orchids The International School in Kolkata
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.7L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Orchids The International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — Orchids The International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 7+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Orchids The International School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
Where exactly is Orchids The International School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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 Career Counsellor — Orchids The International 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 Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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