Nalanda International Academy is hiring a Student Counsellor — Nalanda International Academy in Lucknow
Nalanda International AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Nalanda International Academy
- School
- Nalanda International Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.8L – ₹7.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Nalanda International Academy (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — Nalanda International Academy . Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Nalanda International Academy , a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Nalanda International Academy is a CBSE Day School in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Nalanda International Academy
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Nalanda International Academy
Nalanda International Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Nalanda International Academy is a CBSE Day School in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow.
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