Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas School Opening — St. Thomas Aquinas School, Bangalore
St. Thomas Aquinas SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas School
- School
- St. Thomas Aquinas School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas School — St. Thomas Aquinas School, Bangalore, Karnataka. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 45+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Thomas Aquinas School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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. Thomas Aquinas School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at BTM Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas 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
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas School?
Most Student Counsellor — St. Thomas Aquinas School 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.
About St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1981, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Thomas Aquinas School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at BTM Layout, Bangalore.
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