Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is hiring a Career Counsellor — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya in Kolkata
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
- School
- Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya at Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 85+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya, 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: Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Machuabazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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 there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Where exactly is Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
About Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1941, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Machuabazar, Kolkata.
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