Upasana Academy is hiring a Student Counsellor — Upasana Academy in Kolkata
Upasana AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Upasana Academy
- School
- Upasana Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — Upasana Academy at Upasana Academy, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 22+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Upasana Academy, 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: Upasana Academy is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Upasana Academy
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Upasana Academy
Upasana Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Upasana Academy is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
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