Career Counsellor — St. Mary's High School (SSC) Opening — St. Mary's High School (SSC), Mumbai
St. Mary's High School (SSC)Key facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Mary's High School (SSC)
- School
- St. Mary's High School (SSC)
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.5L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Mary's High School (SSC), a State Board 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. Mary’s School, a minority (Catholic) institution from the time of its foundation on the present premises in 1864, has been under the management of the fathers of the Society of Jesus, a Religious Order of Roman Catholic Priests and Brothers. They are also known as the Jesuits. It consists of two sections: an Anglo-Indian (ICSE) and an English teaching (S.S.C.), each with its separate building and staff. The two sections were formerly one school but since 1933 are two separate schools. Education is imparted in pursuance of the ideals of the Society of Jesus, both for Catholics and for non-Catholics irrespective of race, community, caste, religion, language or social status.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — St. Mary's High School (SSC)?
Most Career Counsellor — St. Mary's High School (SSC) roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
About St. Mary's High School (SSC)
St. Mary’s School, a minority (Catholic) institution from the time of its foundation on the present premises in 1864, has been under the management of the fathers of the Society of Jesus, a Religious Order of Roman Catholic Priests and Brothers. They are also known as the Jesuits. It consists of two sections: an Anglo-Indian (ICSE) and an English teaching (S.S.C.), each with its separate building and staff. The two sections were formerly one school but since 1933 are two separate schools. Education is imparted in pursuance of the ideals of the Society of Jesus, both for Catholics and for non-Catholics irrespective of race, community, caste, religion, language or social status.
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