Career Counsellor — Chennai Public School Vacancy at Chennai Public School, Chennai
Chennai Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Chennai Public School
- School
- Chennai Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.6L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Chennai
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — Chennai Public School — Chennai Public School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Chennai Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Established CBSE school in Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Chennai Public School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
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.
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.
Where exactly is Chennai Public School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About Chennai Public School
Chennai Public School is a day affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Established CBSE school in Chennai.
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