Student Counsellor — St Johns Public School Opening — St Johns Public School, Kolkata
St Johns Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St Johns Public School
- School
- St Johns Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Student Counsellor — St Johns Public School — St Johns Public School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 13+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St Johns Public School, a CBSE 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 Johns Public School is a CBSE Day School in Beliaghata, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St Johns Public School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
About St Johns Public School
St Johns Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St Johns Public School is a CBSE Day School in Beliaghata, Kolkata.
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