Student Counsellor — St. Clare School Vacancy at St. Clare School, Kolkata
St. Clare SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Clare School
- School
- St. Clare School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — St. Clare School at St. Clare School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 40+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Clare School, a CISCE 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. Clare School is a CISCE Day School in Purba Putiary, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Clare School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — St. Clare School?
Most Student Counsellor — St. Clare School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Clare School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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 St. Clare School
St. Clare School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1986, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Clare School is a CISCE Day School in Purba Putiary, Kolkata.
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