Kolkata: Career Counsellor — Vivekananda Mission School Job at Vivekananda Mission School
Vivekananda Mission SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Vivekananda Mission School
- School
- Vivekananda Mission School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.9L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vivekananda Mission School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Career Counsellor — Vivekananda Mission School. The school has been running for 48+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vivekananda Mission School, a CISCE 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: Vivekananda Mission School is a CISCE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Vivekananda Mission School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About Vivekananda Mission School
Vivekananda Mission School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1978, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vivekananda Mission School is a CISCE Day School in Joka, Kolkata.
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