Student Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School Vacancy at Sri Chaitanya School, Chennai
Sri Chaitanya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School
- School
- Sri Chaitanya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Student Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School — Sri Chaitanya School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. 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 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: Sri Chaitanya School is a CBSE Day School in Jafferkhanpet, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — Sri Chaitanya School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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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