
Student Counsellor — Guru Nanak High School And Junior College Opening — Guru Nanak High School And Junior College, Mumbai
Guru Nanak High School And Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Guru Nanak High School And Junior College
- School
- Guru Nanak High School And Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — Guru Nanak High School And Junior College at Guru Nanak High School And Junior College. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 67+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Guru Nanak High School And Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: Guru Nanak High School And Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Guru Nanak High School And Junior College
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
About Guru Nanak High School And Junior College
Guru Nanak High School And Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1959, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Guru Nanak High School And Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
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