Kolkata: Career Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School Job at St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School
- School
- St. Francis Xavier School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School at St. Francis Xavier School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 43+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Francis Xavier School, a ICSE 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: St. Francis Xavier School is a ICSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School
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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
How do I apply for this Career Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Where exactly is St. Francis Xavier 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.
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1983, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Francis Xavier School is a ICSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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