Bangalore: Student Counsellor — Sophia PU College Job at Sophia PU College
Sophia PU CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Sophia PU College
- School
- Sophia PU College
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sophia PU College is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — Sophia PU College who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sophia PU College, a State Board 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: Sophia PU College is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kadugondanahalli, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Sophia PU College
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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
About Sophia PU College
Sophia PU College is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Sophia PU College is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kadugondanahalli, Bangalore.
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