Career Counsellor — St. Thomas Academy Vacancy at St. Thomas Academy, Mumbai
St. Thomas AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — St. Thomas Academy
- School
- St. Thomas Academy
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.4L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Career Counsellor — St. Thomas Academy — St. Thomas Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Thomas Academy, 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. Thomas Academy is a State Board Day School in Goregaon West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Thomas Academy
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — St. Thomas Academy?
Most Career Counsellor — St. Thomas Academy 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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About St. Thomas Academy
St. Thomas Academy is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Thomas Academy is a State Board Day School in Goregaon West, Mumbai.
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