Career Counsellor — Darwin Public School

Darwin Public School· Est. 2015 · ICSE · Chennai
₹4.9L – ₹7.6LICSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 18 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

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 ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹4.9L – ₹7.6L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesAC ClassesWashroomsRamps

Pay benchmark — Career Counsellor — Darwin Public School in Chennai

₹4.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹4.9L – ₹7.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹7.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Darwin Public School, a ICSE 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:

We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and compassionate educators who are deeply committed to your child’s growth. Each of our teachers holds top credentials, including Montessori and ICSE certifications like AMI and CMTC, ensuring they bring both expertise and a passion for learning into the classroom.

To guarantee individualized attention, we maintain a 2-teacher model in every classroom. This allows us to create a rich, nurturing environment where every child is supported, challenged, and inspired. We carefully select teachers who are not only intelligent and knowledgeable but also energetic, patient, and driven by a genuine love for teaching.

Finding such dedicated individuals isn’t easy, but we believe it’s our responsibility to go above and beyond during the hiring process. Our goal is to ensure that the very best educators guide your child through their formative years, laying a strong foundation for their future success.

Darwin Public School
ICSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 2015 · 30:1 students per teacher
2015
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Nursery - 10 Class
GRADES
["English", "Tamil"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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