St. Stephens School, Birati is hiring a Student Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati in Kolkata
St. Stephens School, BiratiKey facts
- Role
- Student 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
- ₹4.6L – ₹7.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati at St. Stephens School, Birati, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 13+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Stephens School, Birati, a ICSE 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. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Stephens School, Birati
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
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.
Where exactly is St. Stephens School, Birati located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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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