Career Counsellor — Mount Mary High School Vacancy at Mount Mary High School, Mumbai
Mount Mary High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Mount Mary High School
- School
- Mount Mary High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Mount Mary High School at Mount Mary High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Mount Mary High 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: Mount Mary High School is a State Board Day School in Malad West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Mount Mary High School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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 English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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 qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Mount Mary High School?
Most Career Counsellor — Mount Mary High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Mount Mary High School
Mount Mary High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Mount Mary High School is a State Board Day School in Malad West, Mumbai.
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