Student Counsellor — National Academy School Vacancy at National Academy School, Bangalore
National Academy SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — National Academy School
- School
- National Academy School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
National Academy School, a IGCSE school in Bangalore, 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: Established in 1994 by Dr. K.P. Gopalkrishna, we are part of the prestigious National Public group of schools. An exclusive, international school located in Basaveshwarnagar, West Bengaluru, we are a co-educational, day boarding unit. Throughout our journey, we have delivered consistently high academic standards with several Top in Country and Top in World Cambridge awards coming our way.We were set up as a bridge between schools following the Indian educational system and those following various international curricula, thereby allowing children from different academic backgrounds to settle in well with our flexible, progressive learning environment.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
About National Academy School
Established in 1994 by Dr. K.P. Gopalkrishna, we are part of the prestigious National Public group of schools. An exclusive, international school located in Basaveshwarnagar, West Bengaluru, we are a co-educational, day boarding unit. Throughout our journey, we have delivered consistently high academic standards with several Top in Country and Top in World Cambridge awards coming our way.We were set up as a bridge between schools following the Indian educational system and those following various international curricula, thereby allowing children from different academic backgrounds to settle in well with our flexible, progressive learning environment.
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