St. Teresa'S Secondary School is hiring a Career Counsellor — St. Teresa'S Secondary School in Kolkata
St. Teresa'S Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Teresa'S Secondary School
- School
- St. Teresa'S Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹6.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Teresa'S Secondary School, 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: As Christian women, we focus our attention on girls and women. Daughters of the Cross Schools are at their service. The Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross founded by Mother Marie Therese Haze in 1833 in Leige, Belgium has been active in the field of education throughout the world since its origin. Our foundress was convinced that education is not merely the imparting of knowledge. Our approach is holistic. We believe that every human being is empowered to develop to her best potential. Hence our school aims at the integral and personal formation of young minds.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Teresa'S Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About St. Teresa'S Secondary School
As Christian women, we focus our attention on girls and women. Daughters of the Cross Schools are at their service. The Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross founded by Mother Marie Therese Haze in 1833 in Leige, Belgium has been active in the field of education throughout the world since its origin. Our foundress was convinced that education is not merely the imparting of knowledge. Our approach is holistic. We believe that every human being is empowered to develop to her best potential. Hence our school aims at the integral and personal formation of young minds.
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