Career Counsellor — National Public School Vacancy at National Public School, Chennai
National Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — National Public School
- School
- National Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.5L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — National Public School — National Public School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 67+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
National Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: CBSE schools network in South India.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — National Public School
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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.
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — National Public School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About National Public School
National Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
CBSE schools network in South India.
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