Chennai: Student Counsellor — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School Job at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student 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 – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student 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. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, 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: Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Student 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
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Where exactly is Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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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