Student Counsellor — Ascend International School Vacancy at Ascend International School, Mumbai
Ascend International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Ascend International School
- School
- Ascend International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹8.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — Ascend International School at Ascend International School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IB BOARD. The school has been running for 81+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Ascend International School, a IB Board school in Mumbai, 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: Ascend International School is a IB Board Day School in Bandra East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Ascend International School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in an IB BOARD school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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 is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — Ascend International School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Ascend International School
Ascend International School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, established in 1945, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ascend International School is a IB Board Day School in Bandra East, Mumbai.
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