Career Counsellor — Podar International School Opening — Podar International School, Navi Mumbai
Podar International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Podar International School
- School
- Podar International School
- City
- Navi Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.9L – ₹7.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra — a fresh opening for a Career Counsellor — Podar International School at Podar International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 12+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Podar International School, a CBSE school in Navi 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: Podar International School is a CBSE Day School in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Podar International School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Common questions about this role
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Podar International School
Podar International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Podar International School is a CBSE Day School in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
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