Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- The Aga Khan Academy
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 15+ years.
Job description
Overview
The Aga Khan Academy requires a Admissions Counsellor in Hyderabad, Telangana for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About The Aga Khan Academy: a senior secondary institution in Hyderabad, Telangana — a IB-affiliated school, established 2011,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: the Admissions Counsellor sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.3 LPA – ₹5.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with The Aga Khan Academy instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is The Aga Khan Academy located?
The school is in Hyderabad, Telangana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Does The Aga Khan Academy help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Hyderabad offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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Key facts about The Aga Khan Academy
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The Aga Khan Academy is a senior secondary affiliated to IB Board, established in 2011, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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