Scottish Church Collegiate School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Scottish Church Collegiate School in Kolkata

Scottish Church Collegiate School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹2.5L – ₹4.7L / yrState Board2–7 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — Scottish Church Collegiate School
School
Scottish Church Collegiate School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.5L – ₹4.7L per year
Experience
2–7 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1830

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Job description

Overview

Scottish Church Collegiate School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — Scottish Church Collegiate School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Scottish Church Collegiate School, a State Board 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: Scottish Church Collegiate School is a State Board Day School in Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Scottish Church Collegiate School

Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

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

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Scottish Church Collegiate School role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Scottish Church Collegiate 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.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

About Scottish Church Collegiate School

Scottish Church Collegiate School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1830, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Scottish Church Collegiate School is a State Board Day School in Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata.

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