Bangalore: 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
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Podar International School, a CISCE school in Bangalore, 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: Podar International School, Bengaluru - Kalkere opened its doors in academic year 2017-2018 and has been focused on delivering quality education ever since. Podar International School is a progressive, passionate and purposeful place where independent thinking is encouraged and excellence is nurtured. We are a place that embraces learning, encourages deep thinking and takes great pleasure in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding; but, most importantly, we want to encourage our boys and girls to use their skills and intelligence to benefit society.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
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 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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
About Podar International School
Podar International School, Bengaluru - Kalkere opened its doors in academic year 2017-2018 and has been focused on delivering quality education ever since. Podar International School is a progressive, passionate and purposeful place where independent thinking is encouraged and excellence is nurtured. We are a place that embraces learning, encourages deep thinking and takes great pleasure in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding; but, most importantly, we want to encourage our boys and girls to use their skills and intelligence to benefit society.
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