Student Counsellor — Shantiniketan Educational Institutions Opening — Shantiniketan Educational Institutions, Bangalore
Shantiniketan Educational InstitutionsKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Shantiniketan Educational Institutions
- School
- Shantiniketan Educational Institutions
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹8.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Shantiniketan Educational Institutions, a ICSE 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: The Shantiniketan Education and Welfare Trust is a 38-year-old society that runs the Shantiniketan Educational Institutions. It was founded and nurtured by a visionary and eminent educator, the Late Dr. A.B. Guptan who saw the need and established the first such educational institution in the BTM Layout region of Bangalore. He went on to establish a PU & Degree college as well as a B. Ed College. His philosophy remains the guiding force for the institution.The school is affiliated to the Karnataka State Education Examination Board (KSEEB) and the CISCE Board, New Delhi and allows students to appear for the SSLC and ICSE examinations in 10th standard respectively. It has two full-fledged campuses – one at #58, Mico Layout and the other at #70, Bilekahalli.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About Shantiniketan Educational Institutions
The Shantiniketan Education and Welfare Trust is a 38-year-old society that runs the Shantiniketan Educational Institutions. It was founded and nurtured by a visionary and eminent educator, the Late Dr. A.B. Guptan who saw the need and established the first such educational institution in the BTM Layout region of Bangalore. He went on to establish a PU & Degree college as well as a B. Ed College. His philosophy remains the guiding force for the institution.The school is affiliated to the Karnataka State Education Examination Board (KSEEB) and the CISCE Board, New Delhi and allows students to appear for the SSLC and ICSE examinations in 10th standard respectively. It has two full-fledged campuses – one at #58, Mico Layout and the other at #70, Bilekahalli.
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