Chennai: Career Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School Job at Sri Chaitanya School
Sri Chaitanya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School
- School
- Sri Chaitanya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sri Chaitanya School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Career Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 8+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sri Chaitanya School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Sri Chaitanya School is a CBSE Day School in Jafferkhanpet, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sri Chaitanya School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
About Sri Chaitanya School
Sri Chaitanya School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sri Chaitanya School is a CBSE Day School in Jafferkhanpet, Chennai.
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