Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Public School Opening — St. Mary's Public School, Kolkata
St. Mary's Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Public School
- School
- St. Mary's Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Public School at St. Mary's Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 6+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Mary's Public School, a CBSE 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. Mary's Public School is a CBSE Day School in New Barrakpur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Public School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
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
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Where exactly is St. Mary's Public 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.
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.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
About St. Mary's Public School
St. Mary's Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Mary's Public School is a CBSE Day School in New Barrakpur, Kolkata.
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