MDM Academy is hiring a Career Counsellor — MDM Academy in Lucknow
MDM AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — MDM Academy
- School
- MDM Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.6L – ₹6.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Lucknow
Job description
Overview
MDM Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — MDM Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
MDM Academy , a ICSE school in Lucknow, 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: MDM Academy is a ICSE Day School in Jankipuram, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — MDM Academy
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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 background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About MDM Academy
MDM Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
MDM Academy is a ICSE Day School in Jankipuram, Lucknow.
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