Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Sido Kanhu High School
- City
- Dumka
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at Sido Kanhu High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sido Kanhu High School in Dumka, Jharkhand is inviting applications for a Admissions Counsellor. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Sido Kanhu High School, established 2002, is a senior secondary school in Dumka, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Admissions Counsellor brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.0 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sido Kanhu High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sido Kanhu High School
Key facts about Sido Kanhu High School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- DEBAPRIYA MUKHERJEE
- Affiliation #
- 3430186
Sido Kanhu High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Dumka, Jharkhand.
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