Kolkata: Student Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School Job at St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student 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
- ₹4.4L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Francis Xavier School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 43+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Francis Xavier School, 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: St. Francis Xavier School is a ICSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Francis Xavier School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier School?
Most Student Counsellor — St. Francis Xavier 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.
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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