Student Counsellor — The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution Vacancy at The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution, Mumbai
The Alexandra Girls’ English InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution
- School
- The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution, 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
About the school: The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution founded in 1863 by Manockjee Cursetjee aims at the intellectual advancement of Indian girls as well as their moral and social amelioration and elevation.To give an all-round education to our girls and equip them with skills to enable them to take their rightful place in society as contributing citizens with ease & confidence.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution
The Alexandra Girls’ English Institution founded in 1863 by Manockjee Cursetjee aims at the intellectual advancement of Indian girls as well as their moral and social amelioration and elevation.To give an all-round education to our girls and equip them with skills to enable them to take their rightful place in society as contributing citizens with ease & confidence.
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