St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is hiring a Student Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student 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 – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Student Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in George Town, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Student 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
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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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