Student Counsellor — Starling International School Vacancy at Starling International School, Kolkata
Starling International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student 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 – ₹6.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 8 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 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: 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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Starling International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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 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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