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    "title": "Student Counsellor — Podar International School",
    "description": "Podar International School, a CBSE school in Pune, is hiring a Student Counsellor.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Provide one-on-one and group support to students\n- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists\n- Maintain confidential case records\n- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives\n\nRequirements:\n- 2-6 years of relevant experience\n- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant\n\nAbout the school:\nPodar International School, Undri, is a part of the esteemed Podar Education Network, which has a rich legacy of providing quality education since 1927. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young minds can flourish through a holistic educational approach. It aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of social responsibility among its students. The curriculum is meticulously designed to be child-centric, promoting experiential learning and personalized attention, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. Podar International School strives to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a globalized world, preparing them for lifelong learning and success.",
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  "descriptionText": "Podar International School, a CBSE school in Pune, is hiring a Student Counsellor.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Provide one-on-one and group support to students\n• Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists\n• Maintain confidential case records\n• Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives\n\nRequirements:\n• 2-6 years of relevant experience\n• Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant\n\nAbout the school:\nPodar International School, Undri, is a part of the esteemed Podar Education Network, which has a rich legacy of providing quality education since 1927. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young minds can flourish through a holistic educational approach. It aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of social responsibility among its students. The curriculum is meticulously designed to be child-centric, promoting experiential learning and personalized attention, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. Podar International School strives to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a globalized world, preparing them for lifelong learning and success.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Counsellor: confidential 1:1s, life-skills classes, and a partner to teachers and parents on student mental health.",
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    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out)."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Podar International School",
      "body": "Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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    {
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      "heading": "About teaching in Pune",
      "body": "Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Podar International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Pune, Maharashtra. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Podar International School?",
      "a": "Most Student Counsellor — Podar International School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "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."
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