Career Counsellor — Gateway International School Opening — Gateway International School, Chennai
Gateway International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Gateway International School
- School
- Gateway International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — Gateway International School — Gateway International School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 9+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Gateway International School, a CBSE 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: Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Gateway International School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
About Gateway International School
Gateway International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.
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