St. Helen School is hiring a Student Counsellor — St. Helen School in Kolkata
St. Helen SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Helen School
- School
- St. Helen School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Helen School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — St. Helen School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 57+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Helen 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. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Helen School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — St. Helen School?
Most Student Counsellor — St. Helen 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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
About St. Helen School
St. Helen School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1969, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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