Admissions Counsellor
at Brilliant School · Thanjavur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Brilliant School
- City
- Thanjavur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor salary in Thanjavur — snapshot
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Admissions Counsellor
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Admissions Counsellor at Brilliant School in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Brilliant School in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2013,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: the Admissions Counsellor keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.1 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Brilliant School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Admissions Counsellor 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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Brilliant School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Admissions Counsellor role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in Thanjavur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Admissions Counsellor roles in Thanjavur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Brilliant School
Key facts about Brilliant School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MURUGAN A
- Affiliation #
- 1930498
Brilliant School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.
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