Career Counsellor — Deccan International School Vacancy at Deccan International School, Bangalore
Deccan International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Deccan International School
- School
- Deccan International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Deccan International School, a IGCSE school in Bangalore, 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: Deccan International School was founded in the year 2003 by Mr. K. N. Tilak Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Deccan Herald-Prajavani. As Chairman of our school’s management committee, Mr. Tilak Kumar brings with him the rich experience of having managed the Ashram School started by his grandfather, late Sri. K. N. Guruswamy, Philanthropist, Educationist and Founder of the Deccan Herald and Prajavani Group. Our Director, Mrs. Sujatha Tilak Kumar has worked to make the school special in every way and believes that a good education is the only real inheritance that we leave for our children. In the decade since its inception, the school has gone from strength to strength in areas both academic and co-curricular and we constantly look for new ways to enhance the learning experience.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
How do I apply for this Career Counsellor — Deccan International School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Cambridge / IGCSE schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About Deccan International School
Deccan International School was founded in the year 2003 by Mr. K. N. Tilak Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Deccan Herald-Prajavani. As Chairman of our school’s management committee, Mr. Tilak Kumar brings with him the rich experience of having managed the Ashram School started by his grandfather, late Sri. K. N. Guruswamy, Philanthropist, Educationist and Founder of the Deccan Herald and Prajavani Group. Our Director, Mrs. Sujatha Tilak Kumar has worked to make the school special in every way and believes that a good education is the only real inheritance that we leave for our children. In the decade since its inception, the school has gone from strength to strength in areas both academic and co-curricular and we constantly look for new ways to enhance the learning experience.
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