Kolkata: Career Counsellor — St. Sebastians School Job at St. Sebastians School
St. Sebastians SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Sebastians School
- School
- St. Sebastians School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Sebastians School, a CISCE 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. Sebastian’s School was established in 1980, by our founder the Late Mr. C. Rozario with just 5 students and 2 teachers in a small makeshift setting with the ideals of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About St. Sebastians School
St. Sebastian’s School was established in 1980, by our founder the Late Mr. C. Rozario with just 5 students and 2 teachers in a small makeshift setting with the ideals of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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