Career Counsellor — Matunga Premier School Vacancy at Matunga Premier School, Mumbai
Matunga Premier SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Matunga Premier School
- School
- Matunga Premier School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — Matunga Premier School — Matunga Premier School, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 51+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Matunga Premier School, 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: Matunga Premier School is a State Board Day School in Matunga East, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Matunga Premier School
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
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What kind of professional development is offered?
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.
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.
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.
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.
About Matunga Premier School
Matunga Premier School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1975, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Matunga Premier School is a State Board Day School in Matunga East, Mumbai.
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