School Counselor

Oakridge International School· Est. 2001 · IB Board · Hyderabad
₹8.6L – ₹10.8LIB Boardfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrsCloses 21 Sep
● posted 8 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 2001.

What you'll handle

·Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.
·Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.
·Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.
·Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).
·Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.

Requirements

Working in an IB BOARD school

Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.

Working conditions

As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Hyderabad.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.6L – ₹10.8L / yrComprehensive medical coverPD allowance ₹25k/yrHousing assistanceAnnual retreatTuition discount for staff kids

Pay benchmark — School Counselor in Hyderabad

₹8.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.6L – ₹10.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

About the role

Oakridge International School is hiring a School Counselor to join our Day-cum-Boarding school in Hyderabad. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the IB curriculum.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the IB curriculum and our learner profile
  • Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback
  • Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs
  • Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing
  • Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
  • 3–10 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with IB schools
  • Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills
  • Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)

Nice to have

  • Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity
  • Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy
  • Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area

What we offer

  • Competitive salary (₹7.0–11.0 LPA based on experience)
  • Professional development budget and structured mentoring
  • Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable
  • Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice
Oakridge International School
IB Board · Day-cum-Boarding · Hyderabad · Est. 2001
2001
FOUNDED
IB Board
BOARD
Day-cum-Boarding
LEVEL
Hyderabad, Telangana
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