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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.", "datePosted": "2026-10-31T20:38:41.648+00:00", "employmentType": "PART_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/vimala-english-vidyalaya-thiruvananthapuram-0979#school", "name": "Vimala English Vidyalaya", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/vimala-english-vidyalaya-thiruvananthapuram-0979", "sameAs": "http://www.vimalaenglishvidyalaya.com", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA", "addressLocality": "Thiruvananthapuram", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "695541" }, "foundingDate": "2004" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/admissions-counsellor-vimala-english-vidyalaya-thiruvananthapuram-0979-thiruvananthapuram-92c3572d-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/admissions-counsellor-vimala-english-vidyalaya-thiruvananthapuram-0979-thiruvananthapuram-92c3572d-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-02-28T20:38:41.648Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-03T18:08:02.34638+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA", "addressLocality": "Thiruvananthapuram", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "695541" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 359500, "maxValue": 485500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 36 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Vimala English Vidyalaya, established 2004, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Admissions Counsellor. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.6 LPA–₹4.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.\n• A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.\n• Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.\n• Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.", "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Counsellor: confidential 1:1s, life-skills classes, and a partner to teachers and parents on student mental health.", "dayToDay": [ "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.", "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.", "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).", "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.", "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Admissions Counsellor", "body": "Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this Admissions Counsellor role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Admissions Counsellor — Vimala English Vidyalaya\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Thiruvananthapuram), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Admissions Counsellor?", "a": "Most Admissions Counsellor 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." } ] }