Bangalore: Student Counsellor — ACTS Secondary School Job at ACTS Secondary School

ACTS Secondary School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹4.2L – ₹6.5L / yrCISCE4–8 yrs expPosted 13d ago

Key facts

Role
Student Counsellor — ACTS Secondary School
School
ACTS Secondary School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
CISCE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.2L – ₹6.5L per year
Experience
4–8 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1997

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Job description

Overview

ACTS Secondary School, a CISCE school in Bangalore, 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: ACTS Secondary School was started in 1998 and is a part of the ACTS Group of Institutions, a registered not-for-profit organisation started by Dr Ken Gnanakan (PhD London) in 1979. ACTS Group is involved in Educational, Environmental and Health projects around India. ACTS continues to serve in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad and Kacchawa (UP).

Common questions about this role

Where exactly is ACTS Secondary School located?

The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

About ACTS Secondary School

ACTS Secondary School was started in 1998 and is a part of the ACTS Group of Institutions, a registered not-for-profit organisation started by Dr Ken Gnanakan (PhD London) in 1979. ACTS Group is involved in Educational, Environmental and Health projects around India. ACTS continues to serve in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad and Kacchawa (UP).

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