Career Counsellor — Head Start Educational Academy Vacancy at Head Start Educational Academy, Bangalore
Head Start Educational AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Head Start Educational Academy
- School
- Head Start Educational Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.3L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — Head Start Educational Academy at Head Start Educational Academy will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IGCSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Head Start Educational Academy, a IGCSE school in Bangalore, 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: Head Start Educational Academy is a IGCSE Day School in Dommasandra, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Head Start Educational Academy
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in an IGCSE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Head Start Educational Academy follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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 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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Head Start Educational Academy
Head Start Educational Academy is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Head Start Educational Academy is a IGCSE Day School in Dommasandra, Bangalore.
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