Kolkata: Student Counsellor — The Ken Academy Job at The Ken Academy
The Ken AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — The Ken Academy
- School
- The Ken Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.8L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 5 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 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 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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — The Ken Academy role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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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