Podar International School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Podar International School in Pune
Podar International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Podar International School
- School
- Podar International School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.9L – ₹9.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Podar International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — Podar International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 21+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Podar International School, a ICSE school in Pune, 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: Podar International School is a ICSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Student 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 an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
About Podar International School
Podar International School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2005, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Podar International School is a ICSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
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