Career Counsellor — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya Opening — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
- School
- Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya at Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 110+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi 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: Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
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
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1916, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sree Jain Swetambar Terapanthi Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
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