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
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 17 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 7+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Podar International School, a CBSE 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 CBSE Day School in Wakad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Podar International School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Podar International School?
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.
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — Podar International School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About Podar International School
Podar International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Podar International School is a CBSE Day School in Wakad, Pune.
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