Career Counsellor — St. Xaviers High School Vacancy at St. Xaviers High School, Mumbai

St. Xaviers High School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹3.2L – ₹4.5L / yrState Board2–4 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — St. Xaviers High School
School
St. Xaviers High School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.2L – ₹4.5L per year
Experience
2–4 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1968

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Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Career Counsellor — St. Xaviers High School at St. Xaviers High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 58+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. Xaviers High School, 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

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What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — St. Xaviers High School

Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.

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 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.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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.

About St. Xaviers High School

St. Xaviers High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1968, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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