Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- St. Peter's School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹2.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at St. Peter's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Peter's School is hiring a Admissions Counsellor in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. School profile: St. Peter's School in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a secondary setup, established 1904, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Admissions Counsellor brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.1 LPA – ₹2.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Peter's School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What is the salary for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Peter's School
Key facts about St. Peter's School
- Founded
- 1904
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
St. Peter’s School, Panchgani, was founded in 1904 as an all-boys boarding school. Nestled, high up in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. With a 56-acre (23 ha) campus amidst an abundance of flora & clean air, this prestigious school provides a healthy environment, rich in nature, that gives the young student, a home of learning away from home. Promoting the legacy of 117 years, the school prides itself on its rich heritage, of culture and discipline, providing students with an environment to grow into young men with strong roots and wings for success.
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