Bangalore: Student Counsellor — First Steps School Job at First Steps School
First Steps SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — First Steps School
- School
- First Steps School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.7L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
First Steps School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — First Steps School. The school has been running for 12+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
First Steps School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a Student 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: First Steps School is a CBSE Day School in Jakkur, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — First Steps School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About First Steps School
First Steps School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
First Steps School is a CBSE Day School in Jakkur, Bangalore.
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