St. Andrews Public School is hiring a Student Counsellor — St. Andrews Public School in Kolkata
St. Andrews Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Andrews Public School
- School
- St. Andrews Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — St. Andrews Public School at St. Andrews Public School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Andrews Public School, a State Board 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: St. Andrews Public School is a State Board Day School in Thakurpukur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Andrews Public School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
About St. Andrews Public School
St. Andrews Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Andrews Public School is a State Board Day School in Thakurpukur, Kolkata.
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