Student Counsellor — St. Basil's School Opening — St. Basil's School, Lucknow
St. Basil's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Basil's School
- School
- St. Basil's School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — St. Basil's School at St. Basil's School. Campus size: 1000+. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Basil's School, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: St. Basil's School is a CBSE Day School in Vrindavan Colony, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Basil's School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — St. Basil's 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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
About St. Basil's School
St. Basil's School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
St. Basil's School is a CBSE Day School in Vrindavan Colony, Lucknow.
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