Sherwood Convent School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Sherwood Convent School in Gurgaon
Sherwood Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Sherwood Convent School
- School
- Sherwood Convent School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹7.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sherwood Convent School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — Sherwood Convent School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 33+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sherwood Convent School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, 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: Sherwood Convent School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase II, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Sherwood Convent School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About Sherwood Convent School
Sherwood Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Sherwood Convent School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase II, Gurgaon.
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