Career Counsellor — South Academy High School Vacancy at South Academy High School, Kolkata
South Academy High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — South Academy High School
- School
- South Academy High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
South Academy High 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: South Academy High School founded by Smt. Gayatri Bhattacharjee in 1988, stands at a prominent location just 7 minutes walking distance from Master Da Suryasen metrostation, Bansdroni, . The beautiful building and safe and secure atmosphere make it an ideal place to spend the better part of your childhood. The school teaches from the pre-primary level to the Secondary (10) and is affiliated under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . The medium of instruction is English though Bengali, Hindi and English are taught as first languages. Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary section starts class at the same time in the morning five-days a week with the first two sections having an earlier finish than the rest. The Pre-Primary and Primary section follows ICSE and CBSE curriculum which is tailor made to suite the need of the hour and actively encourage students to read books that are out of their academic syllabus.
Common questions about this role
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
South Academy High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
Where exactly is South Academy High 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.
About South Academy High School
South Academy High School founded by Smt. Gayatri Bhattacharjee in 1988, stands at a prominent location just 7 minutes walking distance from Master Da Suryasen metrostation, Bansdroni, . The beautiful building and safe and secure atmosphere make it an ideal place to spend the better part of your childhood. The school teaches from the pre-primary level to the Secondary (10) and is affiliated under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education . The medium of instruction is English though Bengali, Hindi and English are taught as first languages. Pre-primary, Primary, and Secondary section starts class at the same time in the morning five-days a week with the first two sections having an earlier finish than the rest. The Pre-Primary and Primary section follows ICSE and CBSE curriculum which is tailor made to suite the need of the hour and actively encourage students to read books that are out of their academic syllabus.
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