Career Counsellor — St.Joseph's High School Vacancy at St.Joseph's High School, Hyderabad

St.Joseph's High School
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-time₹3.0L – ₹6.0L / yrState Board2–6 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — St.Joseph's High School
School
St.Joseph's High School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.0L – ₹6.0L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1979

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Job description

Overview

St.Joseph's High School, a State Board school in Hyderabad, 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.Joseph's High School, Ramanthapur was established in the year 1979 and is being run by St.Joseph's Academy, Regd.No.913/79. It is a Christian minority institution. The motto of the school is "Educate and Enlighten". The comprehensive aim and objective of the institution is to provide holistic education to all the students by imparting excellent academic teachings coupled with values. Ever since its inception the school has been bringing out well groomed and academically excellent students who are well placed both in India and abroad. The correspondent Mrs. G. Suneela Obadiah and her team of governing body members are on the helm to steer the institution for further success and achievment. The school has classes from L.K.G to X. All the classes have four sections which are recognised by the Govt. of Telangana State.

Common questions about this role

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

How much experience do I need for this Career Counsellor — St.Joseph's High 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.

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.

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.Joseph's High School

St.Joseph's High School, Ramanthapur was established in the year 1979 and is being run by St.Joseph's Academy, Regd.No.913/79. It is a Christian minority institution. The motto of the school is "Educate and Enlighten". The comprehensive aim and objective of the institution is to provide holistic education to all the students by imparting excellent academic teachings coupled with values. Ever since its inception the school has been bringing out well groomed and academically excellent students who are well placed both in India and abroad. The correspondent Mrs. G. Suneela Obadiah and her team of governing body members are on the helm to steer the institution for further success and achievment. The school has classes from L.K.G to X. All the classes have four sections which are recognised by the Govt. of Telangana State.

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