Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Lokmanya Tilak International School
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
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Admissions Counsellor salary in Thane — snapshot
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Admissions Counsellor
at Lokmanya Tilak International School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Lokmanya Tilak International School in Thane, Maharashtra is on the lookout for a Admissions Counsellor. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Lokmanya Tilak International School, established 2015, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thane, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.1 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Lokmanya Tilak International School 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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Where exactly is Lokmanya Tilak International School located?
The school is in Thane, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in Thane?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Admissions Counsellor roles in Thane. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Admissions Counsellor job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Admissions Counsellor application — Lokmanya Tilak International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Lokmanya Tilak International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Lokmanya Tilak International School
Key facts about Lokmanya Tilak International School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RITU KAPUR
- Affiliation #
- 1130838
Lokmanya Tilak International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Thane, Maharashtra.
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Interview questions & answers for Admissions Counsellor
Common questions Indian schools ask for Admissions Counsellor roles in Thane (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Admissions Counsellor brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Lokmanya Tilak International School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. Why do you want to work at Lokmanya Tilak International School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Thane campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
4. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Admissions Counsellor band in Thane (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
5. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
6. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.