Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- St. John's School
- City
- Kandhamal
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹2.7L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at St. John's School
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Admissions Counsellor at St. John's School in Kandhamal, Odisha. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About St. John's School in Kandhamal, Odisha: a secondary institution, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Admissions Counsellor reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.1 LPA – ₹2.7 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. John's School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in Kandhamal.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Admissions Counsellor application — St. John's School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. John's School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. John's School
Key facts about St. John's School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- NOMITA KULLU
- Affiliation #
- 1530430
St. John's School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Kandhamal, Odisha.
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