Student Counsellor — SDM English High School and Junior College Opening — SDM English High School and Junior College, Thane
SDM English High School and Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — SDM English High School and Junior College
- School
- SDM English High School and Junior College
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — SDM English High School and Junior College at SDM English High School and Junior College will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
SDM English High School and Junior College, a State Board school in Thane, 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: SDM English High School and Junior College is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Badlapur.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — SDM English High School and Junior College
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
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.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
SDM English High School and Junior College follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About SDM English High School and Junior College
SDM English High School and Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Thane, Maharashtra.
SDM English High School and Junior College is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Badlapur.
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