Kolkata: Career Counsellor — Vidyanjali International School Job at Vidyanjali International School
Vidyanjali International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Vidyanjali International School
- School
- Vidyanjali International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.4L – ₹9.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vidyanjali International School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Career Counsellor — Vidyanjali International School. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 81+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vidyanjali International School, a Cambridge 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: Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Vidyanjali International School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
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
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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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Vidyanjali International School 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
About Vidyanjali International School
Vidyanjali International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 1945, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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