National Public School is hiring a Career Counsellor — National Public School in 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
- ₹4.8L – ₹7.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Chennai
Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — National Public School at National Public School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 56+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
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: National Public School is a CBSE Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — National Public School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
How do I apply for this Career Counsellor — National Public School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
About National Public School
National Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
National Public School is a CBSE Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
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