Student Counsellor — Army Public School Opening — Army Public School, Lucknow
Army Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Army Public School
- School
- Army Public School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — Army Public School at Army Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 45+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Army Public School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Army Public School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Cantonment, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Army Public School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Army Public School
Army Public School is a day cum boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Army Public School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Cantonment, Lucknow.
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