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Podar School, a CBSE school in Mumbai, 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:\nAt RN Podar School we take great pride in our endeavour to arm students with essential knowledge and skills; in particular the ability and confidence to study, understand, and apply – so that they can successfully follow whatever path they choose in life. There is something special about RN Podar - the bond which exists between teachers and students. The school has a particular ethos, a rare quality of its own, which has been kept alive over the years. It offers a friendly, caring, and safe environment with zero tolerance for bullying and a method of study which ensures that children really understand and can therefore use the information that they learn. At RN Podar, students are given the tools that allow them to feel really passionate about learning – whether it’s History, Art, Mathematics, Physics or any other field of study. Applying these tools, they can become more than students; they have the potential to become practitioners and leaders in their chosen field.", "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.", "dayToDay": [ "Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.", "Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.", "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).", "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.", "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — R.N. Podar School", "body": "Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing." }, { "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." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Mumbai", "body": "Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — R.N. Podar School role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at R.N. Podar School?", "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Student Counsellor — R.N. Podar School role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Student Counsellor — R.N. Podar School — R.N. Podar School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar." }, { "q": "What is the average Student Counsellor — R.N. Podar School salary in Mumbai?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Student Counsellor — R.N. Podar School pay in Mumbai rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role." } ] }