Bright Start International Pre-School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Bright Start International Pre-School in Mumbai
Bright Start International Pre-SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Bright Start International Pre-School
- School
- Bright Start International Pre-School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Bright Start International Pre-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: Founded in 2004 by the eminent child psychologist and educationist Dr Pragna Mehta, Bright Start Pre-School is a premier institution when it comes to an innovative direction in early childhood education. Children are respected as competent thinkers and communicators who are offered multiple opportunities to engage with a wide range of materials and resources to extend and challenge their thinking.We integrate the world recognised curriculum of C.I.E. (Cambridge International Examinations) with important aspects of Indian curriculum that prepare our students to perform well.Physical Education at BSFIS is designed to teach competency in motor skills as well as moving concepts, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the performance of physical activities.Besides academics, co scholastic activities form an integral part of the school curriculum. This aspect includes a wide range of co-curricular activities such as the Robotics Club, The Band Club, the Science Club.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
About Bright Start International Pre-School
Founded in 2004 by the eminent child psychologist and educationist Dr Pragna Mehta, Bright Start Pre-School is a premier institution when it comes to an innovative direction in early childhood education. Children are respected as competent thinkers and communicators who are offered multiple opportunities to engage with a wide range of materials and resources to extend and challenge their thinking.We integrate the world recognised curriculum of C.I.E. (Cambridge International Examinations) with important aspects of Indian curriculum that prepare our students to perform well.Physical Education at BSFIS is designed to teach competency in motor skills as well as moving concepts, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the performance of physical activities.Besides academics, co scholastic activities form an integral part of the school curriculum. This aspect includes a wide range of co-curricular activities such as the Robotics Club, The Band Club, the Science Club.
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