Kolkata: Student Counsellor — St. Joseph & Marys School Job at St. Joseph & Marys School
St. Joseph & Marys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Joseph & Marys School
- School
- St. Joseph & Marys School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — St. Joseph & Marys School at St. Joseph & Marys School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 63+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Joseph & Marys 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. Joseph & Marys School is a CISCE Day School in New Alipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Joseph & Marys School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CISCE 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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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. Joseph & Marys School
St. Joseph & Marys School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1963, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Joseph & Marys School is a CISCE Day School in New Alipore, Kolkata.
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