Mumbai: Career Counsellor — Queen Mary School Job at Queen Mary School

Queen Mary School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹5.6L – ₹7.7L / yrICSE5–8 yrs expPosted 16d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — Queen Mary School
School
Queen Mary School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.6L – ₹7.7L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1857

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Job description

Overview

Queen Mary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — Queen Mary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Queen Mary School, a ICSE school in 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: Queen Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Grant Road East, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Queen Mary School

Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Mumbai

Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.

Common questions about this role

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 the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

About Queen Mary School

Queen Mary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1857, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Queen Mary School is a ICSE Day School in Grant Road East, Mumbai.

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