Career Counsellor — St. Lawrence High School Opening — St. Lawrence High School, Kolkata
St. Lawrence High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Lawrence High School
- School
- St. Lawrence High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — St. Lawrence High School — St. Lawrence High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Lawrence High School, a State Board 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. Lawrence High School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Lawrence High School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — St. Lawrence High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Where exactly is St. Lawrence High School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About St. Lawrence High School
St. Lawrence High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1810, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Lawrence High School is a State Board Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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