Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Sept 2026
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- 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
Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam has opened applications for a Admissions Counsellor in Puducherry, Puducherry. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam: a secondary institution in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1973,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Admissions Counsellor reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.8 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
How much experience do I need for this Admissions Counsellor role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam
- Founded
- 1973
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- I ARIGOVINDAN
- Affiliation #
- 2920170
Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1973, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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