Birla Open Minds International School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School in Mumbai
Birla Open Minds International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student 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
- ₹8.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Birla Open Minds International School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School. 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 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: Birla Open Minds International School is a Cambridge Day School in Malabar Hill, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Birla Open Minds International School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Is there a probation period?
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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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