Chennai: Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College Job at St. John’s English School & Junior College
St. John’s English School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College
- School
- St. John’s English School & Junior College
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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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.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What is the salary for this Student Counsellor — St. John’s English School & Junior College role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
About St. John’s English School & Junior College
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
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