Kolkata: Career Counsellor — Starling International School Job at Starling International School
Starling International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Starling International School
- School
- Starling International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Starling International School, a CBSE 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: The Starling International School is a co-educational school sited in Shyamnagar, Barrackpore Sub Division, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Founded in 2017, the school is affiliated to Senior Secondary (10+2) with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and fosters the belief - "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education". The school's vision is to prepare the students for the future life and to create individuals who are able to think independently and adapt with the changing dynamics of the society and contribute towards it's betterment and mankind as a whole.
Common questions about this role
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Starling International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
About Starling International School
The Starling International School is a co-educational school sited in Shyamnagar, Barrackpore Sub Division, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Founded in 2017, the school is affiliated to Senior Secondary (10+2) with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and fosters the belief - "Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education". The school's vision is to prepare the students for the future life and to create individuals who are able to think independently and adapt with the changing dynamics of the society and contribute towards it's betterment and mankind as a whole.
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