New Poona School is hiring a Career Counsellor — New Poona School in Pune

New Poona School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹5.5L – ₹7.6L / yrCBSE5–8 yrs expPosted 14d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — New Poona School
School
New Poona School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.5L – ₹7.6L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

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Job description

Overview

New Poona School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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: New Poona School is a co‑educational, English‑medium CBSE day school serving students from Toddler level up to Class 10. Located in an urban residential area of Kothrud, the school runs on an academic calendar from April to March. It maintains a typical student–teacher ratio of around 30:1. The campus is situated near the Honda showroom and McDonald’s landmark on Paud Road in Bhusari Colony. Facilities include classrooms, a library, playground, separate restrooms for boys and girls, drinking water access, and basic infrastructure. The school focuses on foundational learning up through primary and upper-primary levels.

Common questions about this role

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.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

New Poona School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

About New Poona School

New Poona School is a co‑educational, English‑medium CBSE day school serving students from Toddler level up to Class 10 . Located in an urban residential area of Kothrud, the school runs on an academic calendar from April to March. It maintains a typical student–teacher ratio of around 30:1 . The campus is situated near the Honda showroom and McDonald’s landmark on Paud Road in Bhusari Colony. Facilities include classrooms, a library, playground, separate restrooms for boys and girls, drinking water access, and basic infrastructure. The school focuses on foundational learning up through primary and upper-primary levels.

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