Career Counsellor — JES Junior College Vacancy at JES Junior College, Mumbai
JES Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — JES Junior College
- School
- JES Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Mumbai
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — JES Junior College — JES Junior College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 18+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
JES Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: JES Junior College is a State Board Day School in Jogeshwari East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — JES Junior College
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About JES Junior College
JES Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2008, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
JES Junior College is a State Board Day School in Jogeshwari East, Mumbai.
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