Student Counsellor — The Vedanta Academy Vacancy at The Vedanta Academy, Kolkata
The Vedanta AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — The Vedanta Academy
- School
- The Vedanta Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Vedanta 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 word “school” itself carries much significance in our lives. In earlier ages, ‘gurukul’ was the place where education was imparted to pupils by their gurus. At present, that temple of learning has emerged as the ‘SCHOOL’. In the year 2015, the Vedanta academy was established under “Vijay Bahadur Singh memorial charitable trust (V.B.S.M.C.T.) with an aim of providing a holistic education to the students. With time, it has successfully emerged into one amongst the 10 best schools in Kolkata.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About The Vedanta Academy
The word “school” itself carries much significance in our lives. In earlier ages, ‘gurukul’ was the place where education was imparted to pupils by their gurus. At present, that temple of learning has emerged as the ‘SCHOOL’. In the year 2015, the Vedanta academy was established under “Vijay Bahadur Singh memorial charitable trust (V.B.S.M.C.T.) with an aim of providing a holistic education to the students. With time, it has successfully emerged into one amongst the 10 best schools in Kolkata.
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