Career Counsellor — The Ken Academy Vacancy at The Ken Academy, Kolkata
The Ken AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — The Ken Academy
- School
- The Ken Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.9L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Ken Academy, 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: The Ken Academy was formed by the Retired teachers and past pupils of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Don Bosco, Loreto & Pratt Memorial on 6th April, 2021. The Ken Academy follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. After the huge success of Daffodils High and Daffodils Montessori which follows The Secondary & Higher Secondary Syllabus. The Administration decided to include an extra mode of education that follows the Delhi Board i.e. ICSE & ISC respectively which would provide education to the students at a very nominal cost.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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About The Ken Academy
The Ken Academy was formed by the Retired teachers and past pupils of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Don Bosco, Loreto & Pratt Memorial on 6th April, 2021. The Ken Academy follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. After the huge success of Daffodils High and Daffodils Montessori which follows The Secondary & Higher Secondary Syllabus. The Administration decided to include an extra mode of education that follows the Delhi Board i.e. ICSE & ISC respectively which would provide education to the students at a very nominal cost.
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