Career Counsellor — Guru Nanak Mission High School Vacancy at Guru Nanak Mission High School, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹4.4L – ₹7.0L / yrState Board5–10 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Role: Career Counsellor — Guru Nanak Mission High School
School: Guru Nanak Mission High School
City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Board: State Board
School type: Day School
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: ₹4.4L – ₹7.0L per year
Experience: 5–10 years
Posted: 11 Jun 2026
Closing date: 18 Aug 2026

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Job description

Overview

Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Guru Nanak Mission High School at Guru Nanak Mission High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Guru Nanak Mission High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: nan

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Guru Nanak Mission High School

Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

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

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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.