Chennai: Student Counsellor — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School Job at St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- School
- St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Patrick'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. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Patrick'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
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Where exactly is St. Patrick'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.
About St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1875, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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