Xavier's English School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Xavier's English School in Hooghly
Xavier's English SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Xavier's English School
- School
- Xavier's English School
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Xavier's English School, a ICSE school in Hooghly, 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: Xavier's English School is a Christian Minority English Medium School for boys and girls owned and administered by INDIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION. The School is affiliated to the Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi (ICSE & ISC). The school although christian in character, provision is made to admit and provide education for pupils of other religions denominations, castes and creeds. It is men to all Communities from Pre-Nursery to XII.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
About Xavier's English School
Xavier's English School is a Christian Minority English Medium School for boys and girls owned and administered by INDIAN CHRISTIAN MISSION. The School is affiliated to the Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi (ICSE & ISC). The school although christian in character, provision is made to admit and provide education for pupils of other religions denominations, castes and creeds. It is men to all Communities from Pre-Nursery to XII.
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