
Podar International School-ICSE is hiring a Student Counsellor — Podar International School-ICSE in Thane
Podar International School-ICSEKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Podar International School-ICSE
- School
- Podar International School-ICSE
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Podar International School-ICSE, a CISCE school in Thane, is hiring a Student 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: The Podar Education Group legacy is long and enduring. For over nine decades, the Podar family has made education a mission and quality the fulcrum of their commitment. Today, Podar International Schools across the nation cater to the educational needs of over 1,80,000 learners annually. We have been entrusted with their future, their careers and their lives ahead. We need to nurture them as learners, inculcate values and arm them with the necessary skills that will help them make the nation proud.The management of Podar International School brings together a great learning community. We strive to build independent, responsible, global citizens through a widely accepted curriculum and practices that are founded on learner-centric education. Therefore, each Podar school will impart world class education through the best use of modern resources, developing young minds to think, question and create.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Podar International School-ICSE
The Podar Education Group legacy is long and enduring. For over nine decades, the Podar family has made education a mission and quality the fulcrum of their commitment. Today, Podar International Schools across the nation cater to the educational needs of over 1,80,000 learners annually. We have been entrusted with their future, their careers and their lives ahead. We need to nurture them as learners, inculcate values and arm them with the necessary skills that will help them make the nation proud.The management of Podar International School brings together a great learning community. We strive to build independent, responsible, global citizens through a widely accepted curriculum and practices that are founded on learner-centric education. Therefore, each Podar school will impart world class education through the best use of modern resources, developing young minds to think, question and create.
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