Lucknow: Career Counsellor — DPS Academy Job at DPS Academy

DPS Academy
Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshfull-time₹4.0L – ₹6.2L / yrState Board6–10 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — DPS Academy
School
DPS Academy
City
Lucknow
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.0L – ₹6.2L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

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Job description

Overview

DPS Academy, a State Board school in Lucknow, 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: D P S Academy is a well-established private educational institution located at Ram Leela Maidan, Ashok Road, Itaunja, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. We are committed to providing quality education and fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the academic and personal growth of our students.

We follow the State Board curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs align with local and national academic standards. Our medium of instruction is English, while we also emphasize Hindi, enabling students to excel in both languages and develop strong communication skills.

The academic session at D P S Academy runs from April to March, and our school operates as a Day School with classes from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We cater to Secondary level students, preparing them for higher education and beyond by focusing on building strong foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.

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About DPS Academy

D P S Academy is a well-established private educational institution located at Ram Leela Maidan, Ashok Road, Itaunja, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. We are committed to providing quality education and fostering a positive, nurturing environment for the academic and personal growth of our students. We follow the State Board curriculum, ensuring that our educational programs align with local and national academic standards. Our medium of instruction is English, while we also emphasize Hindi, enabling students to excel in both languages and develop strong communication skills. The academic session at D P S Academy runs from April to March, and our school operates as a Day School with classes from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We cater to Secondary level students, preparing them for higher education and beyond by focusing on building strong foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.

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