Career Counsellor — St. Philomena School Vacancy at St. Philomena School, Bangalore

St. Philomena School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹3.7L – ₹6.0L / yrState Board3–7 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — St. Philomena School
School
St. Philomena School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.7L – ₹6.0L per year
Experience
3–7 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2000

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Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Career Counsellor — St. Philomena School at St. Philomena School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 26+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

St. Philomena School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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. Philomena School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kumbalgodu, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Philomena 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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

Where exactly is St. Philomena School located?

The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

About St. Philomena School

St. Philomena School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2000, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

St. Philomena School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kumbalgodu, Bangalore.

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Working at St. Philomena School

Perks

TransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaPicnics and excursionDebateGardeningLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundAuditorium/Media Room

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