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Role: the Admissions Counsellor keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. What you will do:\n- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:\n- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.\n- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.3 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. 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The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1972, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: the Admissions Counsellor keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. What you will do:\n• Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n• Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n• Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n• Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n• Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:\n• Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n• Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n• Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n• Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.\n• Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.3 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.", "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a school Counsellor to run individual sessions, SEL classes and the quiet, important work of supporting student wellbeing.", "dayToDay": [ "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.", "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.", "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.", "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.", "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Admissions Counsellor", "body": "Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Admissions Counsellor listing is usually welcome." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?", "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in Thiruvananthapuram." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How do I apply for this Admissions Counsellor vacancy?", "a": "Use the \"Apply\" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How much experience do I need for this Admissions Counsellor role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Does Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School help with relocation from another city?", "a": "Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept." } ] }