Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College

St. John’s English School & Junior College· Est. 1981 · CBSE · Chennai
₹4.2L – ₹6.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site4–8 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 16 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.
·Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.
·Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.
·Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.
·Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.

Requirements

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.

Career path

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Salary & benefits

₹4.2L – ₹6.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College in Chennai

₹4.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹4.2L – ₹6.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹6.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. John’s English School & Junior College is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 45+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. John’s English School & Junior College, 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: St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College

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.

St. John’s English School & Junior College
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1981 · 24:1 students per teacher
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
24:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Toddler - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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