Kolkata: Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan Job at Vidya Niketan
Vidya NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan
- School
- Vidya Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan, a CISCE 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: VIDYA NIKETAN - A luminous bright name among the English Medium Schools of Kolkata. The Institution aspires to prepare our young ones to be tomorrow's citizens, well equipped morally, intellectually, culturally and physically to play their respective roles both in individual and collective lives. The Institution provides not only textual education but also providing the students with the ideas so that they can sharpen their skills for the development of body, mind and soul. It organises educational tour, celebrates Independence Day, Children's Day, Teachers' Day, Tagore's Birthday, Vivekananda's Birthday etc. to infuse a spirit of cultural among its students. It also provides the play way method to teach the toddlers. Having all such facilities available here a child who is a learner in the school is bound to say that he is proud to be associated with the school.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan 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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About Vidya Niketan
VIDYA NIKETAN - A luminous bright name among the English Medium Schools of Kolkata. The Institution aspires to prepare our young ones to be tomorrow's citizens, well equipped morally, intellectually, culturally and physically to play their respective roles both in individual and collective lives. The Institution provides not only textual education but also providing the students with the ideas so that they can sharpen their skills for the development of body, mind and soul. It organises educational tour, celebrates Independence Day, Children's Day, Teachers' Day, Tagore's Birthday, Vivekananda's Birthday etc. to infuse a spirit of cultural among its students. It also provides the play way method to teach the toddlers. Having all such facilities available here a child who is a learner in the school is bound to say that he is proud to be associated with the school.
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