Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy Inter College Vacancy at Play Way Academy Inter College, Lucknow
Play Way Academy Inter CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy Inter College
- School
- Play Way Academy Inter College
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Lucknow
Job description
Overview
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy Inter College at Play Way Academy Inter College. Curriculum: CISCE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Play Way Academy Inter College, a CISCE 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 Inter College is a CISCE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Play Way Academy Inter College
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
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.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About Play Way Academy Inter College
Play Way Academy Inter College is a day school affiliated to CISCE, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Play Way Academy Inter College is a CISCE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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