Career Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School Opening — Birla Open Minds International School, Mumbai
Birla Open Minds International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School
- School
- Birla Open Minds International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School — Birla Open Minds International School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Birla Open Minds International School, a Cambridge school in Mumbai, 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: Birla Open Minds International School is a Cambridge Day School in Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
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
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
About Birla Open Minds International School
Birla Open Minds International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Birla Open Minds International School is a Cambridge Day School in Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
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