Mumbai: Career Counsellor — Podar International School Job at Podar International School
Podar International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Podar International School
- School
- Podar International School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Career Counsellor — Podar International School at Podar International School, Mumbai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 99+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Podar International School, a CBSE school in Mumbai, 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: Network of CBSE/ICSE schools across India.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Podar International School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
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 Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — Podar International School 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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Podar International School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
About Podar International School
Podar International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1927, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
Network of CBSE/ICSE schools across India.
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