Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Memorial School Opening — St. Thomas Memorial School, Kolkata
St. Thomas Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Memorial School
- School
- St. Thomas Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Thomas Memorial School, a State Board 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: As a part of the educational venture of the St. Thomas Orthodox Church society, a humble beginning was made with a handful of students, within the premises of the Church. Later, a plot was purchased for the school in 1988. By 1990, St. Thomas School, Sahibabad was established. The construction of the new building was completed in 1992. In 1996, the school got affiliated to the C.B.S.E. The institution has successfully maintained a good reputation with cent percent result and a commendable number of distinctions in the C.B.S.E. Board Examination. It has strength of 1800 children and 75 staff members.
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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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About St. Thomas Memorial School
As a part of the educational venture of the St. Thomas Orthodox Church society, a humble beginning was made with a handful of students, within the premises of the Church. Later, a plot was purchased for the school in 1988. By 1990, St. Thomas School, Sahibabad was established. The construction of the new building was completed in 1992. In 1996, the school got affiliated to the C.B.S.E. The institution has successfully maintained a good reputation with cent percent result and a commendable number of distinctions in the C.B.S.E. Board Examination. It has strength of 1800 children and 75 staff members.
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