Chennai: Career Counsellor — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School Job at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 101+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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: Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
How do I apply for this Career Counsellor — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1925, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
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