Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Happy Model School
- City
- West Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at Happy Model School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Happy Model School in West Delhi, Delhi is inviting applications for a Admissions Counsellor. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Happy Model School in West Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 1973, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: the Admissions Counsellor keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.8 LPA – ₹5.8 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Happy Model School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Where exactly is Happy Model School located?
The school is in West Delhi, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Admissions Counsellor job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Happy Model School
Key facts about Happy Model School
- Founded
- 1973
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Ms. Astha Ghai Walia
- Affiliation #
- 2730072
Happy Model School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1973, located in West Delhi, Delhi.
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Interview questions & answers for Admissions Counsellor
Common questions Indian schools ask for Admissions Counsellor roles in West Delhi (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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 Happy Model School runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
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 Happy Model School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
4. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
5. Why do you want to work at Happy Model School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the West Delhi campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
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".