Career Counsellor — Ideal Academy Opening — Ideal Academy, Indore

Ideal Academy
Indore, Madhya Pradeshfull-time₹2.7L – ₹4.5L / yrState Board2–6 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — Ideal Academy
School
Ideal Academy
City
Indore
State
Madhya Pradesh
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.7L – ₹4.5L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1999

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Job description

Overview

Indore, Madhya Pradesh — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Ideal Academy at Ideal Academy. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 27+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Ideal Academy, a State Board school in Indore, 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: Ideal Academy is a State Board Day School in Scheme No 51, Indore.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Ideal Academy

Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Ideal Academy?

Most Career Counsellor — Ideal Academy roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

About Ideal Academy

Ideal Academy is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1999, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Ideal Academy is a State Board Day School in Scheme No 51, Indore.

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