Career Counsellor — Mahindra International School Vacancy at Mahindra International School, Pune
Mahindra International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Mahindra International School
- School
- Mahindra International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mahindra International School, a IB Board school in Pune, 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: Founded in 1998, originally under the name Mercedes-Benz International School, MIS is a well-established, non-profit school serving Pune’s expatriates, repatriating Indian families and also globally minded Indian families who wish to offer an international education to their children.Currently, more than 30 nationalities are represented within a student body of about 360 students. Our diverse community shares a common “Statement of Purpose – We promote learning, encourage responsibility and celebrate diversity”. We are proud of the reputation our school has earned over the past 20 years and we are looking forward to the next phase of the school’s history.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Mahindra International School
Founded in 1998, originally under the name Mercedes-Benz International School, MIS is a well-established, non-profit school serving Pune’s expatriates, repatriating Indian families and also globally minded Indian families who wish to offer an international education to their children.Currently, more than 30 nationalities are represented within a student body of about 360 students. Our diverse community shares a common “Statement of Purpose – We promote learning, encourage responsibility and celebrate diversity”. We are proud of the reputation our school has earned over the past 20 years and we are looking forward to the next phase of the school’s history.
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