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Admissions Counsellor

at Sairam Vidyalaya · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹2.6L – ₹4.8L / yr2–6 yrsCloses 11 Jul 7 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadupart-timePosted 40d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Admissions Counsellor
School
Sairam Vidyalaya
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹2.6L – ₹4.8L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
24 May 2026
Closing date
11 Jul 2026

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Admissions Counsellor salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.6L
per year
Typical
₹3.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹4.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Admissions Counsellor

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 16+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Admissions Counsellor at Sairam Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Sairam Vidyalaya, established 2010, is a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: the Admissions Counsellor keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:

  • Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
  • Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
  • Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
  • Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
  • Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Candidate requirements:
  • Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
  • Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
  • Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
  • Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
  • Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.8 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Sairam Vidyalaya will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Can I negotiate the salary at Sairam Vidyalaya?

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sairam Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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 long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

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.

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About the school

Sairam Vidyalaya

Key facts about Sairam Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MAYILVAHANAN C
Affiliation #
1930478
Address
NO: 5, MADIPAKKAM MAIN ROAD, MADIPAKKAM., No: 5, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600091

Sairam Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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