Play Way Academy is hiring a Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy in Lucknow
Play Way AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy
- School
- Play Way Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Play Way Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 36+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Play Way Academy, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Play Way Academy is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is Play Way Academy located?
The school is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About Play Way Academy
Play Way Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Play Way Academy is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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