Career Counsellor — St Stephens School Opening — 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
- ₹3.9L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — St Stephens School at St Stephens School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 55+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
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
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Where exactly is St Stephens 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.
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.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — St Stephens School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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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