Shikshaa Public School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Shikshaa Public School in Chennai
Shikshaa Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Shikshaa Public School
- School
- Shikshaa Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹7.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Shikshaa Public School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — Shikshaa Public School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 14+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Shikshaa Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Shikshaa Public School is a CBSE Day School in Chromepet, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Shikshaa Public School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Shikshaa Public School
Shikshaa Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shikshaa Public School is a CBSE Day School in Chromepet, Chennai.
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