Student Counsellor — Young Horizons School Vacancy at Young Horizons School, Kolkata
Young Horizons SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Young Horizons School
- School
- Young Horizons School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — Young Horizons School at Young Horizons School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 54+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Young Horizons School, 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: Young Horizons School is a CISCE Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Young Horizons School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Young Horizons School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Young Horizons School
Young Horizons School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1972, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Young Horizons School is a CISCE Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
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