Career Counsellor — Podar International School - Howrah Opening — Podar International School - Howrah, Howrah
Podar International School - HowrahKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Podar International School - Howrah
- School
- Podar International School - Howrah
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Howrah, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Podar International School - Howrah at Podar International School - Howrah. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 6+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Podar International School - Howrah, a CBSE school in Howrah, 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: Podar International School - Howrah is a CBSE Day School in Kona, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Podar International School - Howrah
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About Podar International School - Howrah
Podar International School - Howrah is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Podar International School - Howrah is a CBSE Day School in Kona, Howrah.
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