Career Counsellor — Aakanksha International School Vacancy at Aakanksha International School, Pune
Aakanksha International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Aakanksha International School
- School
- Aakanksha International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Aakanksha International School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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: At Aakansha International School we give equal importance to culture, respect and exploration. Values are deeply ingrained in our students, who apply ethics in every aspect of their lives. A blended learning system empowers them to reflect upon the world through the lens of critical thinking. They learn to accept diverse cultures with compassion and empathy and develop as change-makers.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Aakanksha International School?
Most Career Counsellor — Aakanksha International School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Aakanksha International School
At Aakansha International School we give equal importance to culture, respect and exploration. Values are deeply ingrained in our students, who apply ethics in every aspect of their lives. A blended learning system empowers them to reflect upon the world through the lens of critical thinking. They learn to accept diverse cultures with compassion and empathy and develop as change-makers.
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