Student Counsellor — Bishop Cotton Boys' School Vacancy at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore

Bishop Cotton Boys' School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹5.6L – ₹7.7L / yrICSE5–8 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Key facts

Role
Student Counsellor — Bishop Cotton Boys' School
School
Bishop Cotton Boys' School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
ICSE
School type
Day Cum Boarding
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.6L – ₹7.7L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day Cum Boarding
Est. 1865

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Job description

Overview

Bishop Cotton Boys' School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, 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: After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.

Common questions about this role

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

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.

What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — Bishop Cotton Boys' 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.

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 Bishop Cotton Boys' School

After standing tall for 155 glorious years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the "Eton of the East" and stands out as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India. The school has a strength of around 6000 students who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world. The school is affiliated to the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It offers the ICSE curriculum (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) at the Std 10 level, and the ISC curriculum (Indian School Certificate) at the Std 12 level where Science, Commerce and Humanities are the available options as streams of study.

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Perks

Alumni AssociationTransportationGirls HostelWifiDanceGardeningDebatePicnics and excursionMusicDramaArt and CraftLibrary/Reading Room

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