Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- D A V Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at D A V Public School
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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
D A V Public School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is hiring a Admissions Counsellor. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About D A V Public School: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Admissions Counsellor brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the D A V Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in Chennai.
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.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
D A V Public School
Key facts about D A V Public School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUJATHA M
- Affiliation #
- 1930141
D A V Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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