Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati Vacancy at St. Stephens School, Birati, Kolkata
St. Stephens School, BiratiKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati
- School
- St. Stephens School, Birati
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 9 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. Stephens School, Birati at St. Stephens School, Birati. The school has been running for 13+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Stephens School, Birati, a ICSE 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. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati?
Most Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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 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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About St. Stephens School, Birati
St. Stephens School, Birati is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2013, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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