Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Govt Secondary School, Arong Island
- City
- South Andaman
- State
- Andaman & Nicobar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹2.7L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at Govt Secondary School, Arong Island
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 74+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt Secondary School, Arong Island in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar is accepting applications for a Admissions Counsellor. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Govt Secondary School, Arong Island in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar — a secondary setup, established 1952, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the Admissions Counsellor is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.7 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Govt Secondary School, Arong Island instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in South Andaman.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Govt Secondary School, Arong Island follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Admissions Counsellor application — Govt Secondary School, Arong Island"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Govt Secondary School, Arong Island and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Govt Secondary School, Arong Island
Key facts about Govt Secondary School, Arong Island
- Founded
- 1952
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- EDMUND
- Affiliation #
- 2520086
Govt Secondary School, Arong Island is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1952, located in South Andaman, Andaman & Nicobar.
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Interview questions & answers for Admissions Counsellor
Common questions Indian schools ask for Admissions Counsellor roles in South Andaman (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Admissions Counsellor brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Govt Secondary School, Arong Island in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Govt Secondary School, Arong Island runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
4. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
5. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
6. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".