Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School Opening — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- School
- St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School at St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, 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. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in George Town, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Where exactly is St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1839, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in George Town, Chennai.
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