Student Counsellor — South Point School Opening — South Point School, Kolkata
South Point SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — South Point School
- School
- South Point School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — South Point School at South Point School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 66+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
South Point School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Student 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 Point School is a CBSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — South Point School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — South Point School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is South Point 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 Point School
South Point School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
South Point School is a CBSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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