Kolkata: Career Counsellor — St. John High School Job at St. John High School
St. John High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. John High School
- School
- St. John High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. John High 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. John High School is widely regarded as one of the best co-educational English medium schools in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Offering a comprehensive curriculum following the ICSE guidelines. The school caters to students from nursery to 10th grade and has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2005.
Common questions about this role
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What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — St. John High School?
Most Career Counsellor — St. John High 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 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.
About St. John High School
St. John High School is widely regarded as one of the best co-educational English medium schools in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Offering a comprehensive curriculum following the ICSE guidelines. The school caters to students from nursery to 10th grade and has been providing quality education since its establishment in 2005.
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