Sir JJ Girls' High School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Sir JJ Girls' High School in Mumbai
Sir JJ Girls' High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Sir JJ Girls' High School
- School
- Sir JJ Girls' High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sir JJ Girls' High School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Career Counsellor — Sir JJ Girls' High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 118+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sir JJ Girls' High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Career 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: Sir JJ Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Sir JJ Girls' High School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sir JJ Girls' High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
About Sir JJ Girls' High School
Sir JJ Girls' High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1908, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sir JJ Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
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