Student Counsellor — St. Thomas High School & Junior College Vacancy at St. Thomas High School & Junior College, Mumbai
St. Thomas High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — St. Thomas High School & Junior College
- School
- St. Thomas High School & Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Student Counsellor — St. Thomas High School & Junior College — St. Thomas High School & Junior College, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Thomas High School & Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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
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What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — St. Thomas High School & Junior College
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
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.
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About St. Thomas High School & Junior College
St. Thomas High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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