Student Counsellor — Saraswathi School Opening — Saraswathi School, Bangalore
Saraswathi SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Saraswathi School
- School
- Saraswathi School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — Saraswathi School at Saraswathi School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 34+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Saraswathi School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Saraswathi School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — Saraswathi School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Saraswathi School?
Most Student Counsellor — Saraswathi 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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About Saraswathi School
Saraswathi School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1992, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Saraswathi School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Doddaballapura, Bangalore.
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