Student Counsellor — Sri Sri Academy Opening — Sri Sri Academy, Kolkata
Sri Sri AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Sri Sri Academy
- School
- Sri Sri Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — Sri Sri Academy at Sri Sri Academy will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 27+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sri Sri Academy, a ICSE 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: Sri Sri Academy is a ICSE Day School in Alipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Sri Sri Academy
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — Sri Sri Academy 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.
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.
About Sri Sri Academy
Sri Sri Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1999, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sri Sri Academy is a ICSE Day School in Alipore, Kolkata.
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