Lucknow: Career Counsellor — Central Academy Job at Central Academy
Central AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Central Academy
- School
- Central Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Lucknow
Job description
Overview
Central Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — Central Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Central Academy, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Central Academy is a CBSE Day School in Jankipuram, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Central Academy
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Central Academy role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
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 staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Central Academy?
Most Career Counsellor — Central Academy roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Central Academy
Central Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Central Academy is a CBSE Day School in Jankipuram, Lucknow.
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