Student Counsellor — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School. The school has been running for 116+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, 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: Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1910, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
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