St. Joseph's High School is hiring a Career Counsellor — St. Joseph's High School in Mumbai

St. Joseph's High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹4.1L – ₹6.0L / yrCBSE2–4 yrs expPosted 22d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — St. Joseph's High School
School
St. Joseph's High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.1L – ₹6.0L per year
Experience
2–4 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1963

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Job description

Overview

St. Joseph's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — St. Joseph's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 63+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

St. Joseph's High School, a CBSE school in Mumbai, is hiring a Career 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. Joseph's High School is located at 55, Malkani Estate, Pushpa Park, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097, India.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Joseph's High School

Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Mumbai

Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.

Common questions about this role

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 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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

About St. Joseph's High School

St. Joseph's High School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1963, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

St. Joseph's High School is located at 55, Malkani Estate, Pushpa Park, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097, India.

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