Student Counsellor — Mahindra Academy Opening — Mahindra Academy, Mumbai

Mahindra Academy
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹3.0L – ₹6.0L / yrState Board2–6 yrs expPosted 18d ago

Key facts

Role
Student Counsellor — Mahindra Academy
School
Mahindra Academy
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1970

Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Mumbai

Job description

Overview

Now hiring: Student Counsellor — Mahindra Academy — Mahindra Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 56+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Mahindra Academy, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Student 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: Mahindra Academy is a State Board Day School in Malad East, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Mahindra Academy

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

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About Mahindra Academy

Mahindra Academy is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1970, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Mahindra Academy is a State Board Day School in Malad East, Mumbai.

View school profile →

Working at Mahindra Academy

Campus gallery

Mahindra Academy campus 1

Where this school is