Student Counsellor — The Good Shepherd's School Opening — The Good Shepherd's School, Bangalore
The Good Shepherd's SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — The Good Shepherd's School
- School
- The Good Shepherd's School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Good Shepherd's School, a CBSE school in Bangalore, 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 Good Shepherd’s (TGSS) is a private, minority, co-educational school, Kindergarten onwards dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of every child.
TGSS instills in its students intellectual enthusiasm, leadership, and an appreciation of discovery. We encourage students to focus on achievement with a willingness to explore varied paths to reach their goals. Because the TGSS community revels in scholarly, athletic, and artistic adventure, day-to-day life at The Good Shepherd’s is filled with the joy of learning and doing, both for students and for faculty.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — The Good Shepherd's School?
Most Student Counsellor — The Good Shepherd's School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About The Good Shepherd's School
The Good Shepherd’s (TGSS) is a private, minority, co-educational school, Kindergarten onwards dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of every child. TGSS instills in its students intellectual enthusiasm, leadership, and an appreciation of discovery. We encourage students to focus on achievement with a willingness to explore varied paths to reach their goals. Because the TGSS community revels in scholarly, athletic, and artistic adventure, day-to-day life at The Good Shepherd’s is filled with the joy of learning and doing, both for students and for faculty.
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