Career Counsellor — Hyderabad International School Vacancy at Hyderabad International School, Hyderabad
Hyderabad International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Hyderabad International School
- School
- Hyderabad International School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — Hyderabad International School at Hyderabad International School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 39+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Hyderabad International School, a State Board school in Hyderabad, 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: Hyderabad International School is a State Board Day School in Bahadurpura, Hyderabad.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Hyderabad International 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
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 Hyderabad
Hyderabad's K-12 market is anchored by large CBSE chains and a growing international-school segment.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 Hyderabad International School
Hyderabad International School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1987, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Hyderabad International School is a State Board Day School in Bahadurpura, Hyderabad.
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