Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School Vacancy at St. Stephens School, Kolkata
St. Stephens SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School
- School
- St. Stephens School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 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 at St. Stephens School. The school has been running for 55+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Stephens 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. Stephens School is a CISCE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CISCE 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.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Stephens School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School?
Most Career Counsellor — St. Stephens School 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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About St. Stephens School
St. Stephens School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1971, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Stephens School is a CISCE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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