Admissions Counsellor — The Fathima Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Chennai

Est. 1978
₹2.1L – ₹4.5LCBSEcontractOn-site1–5 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Oct
● posted 27 Jun

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Admissions Counsellor at The Fathima Matriculation Hr. Sec. School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: The Fathima Matriculation Hr. Sec. School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1978, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
  • Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
  • Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
  • A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.1 LPA – ₹4.5 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so The Fathima Matriculation Hr. Sec. School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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Role details

Vacancies
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Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1978.

What you'll handle

·Run confidential 1:1 counselling sessions with students.
·Deliver age-appropriate SEL and life-skills classes.
·Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.
·Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).
·Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
The Fathima Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1978
1978
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
A NAAZ PARWAR
PRINCIPAL
1930642
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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