Career Counsellor — The HDFC School Opening — The HDFC School, Gurgaon
The HDFC SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — The HDFC School
- School
- The HDFC School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.7L – ₹7.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The HDFC School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, 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: We believe in providing a rich, stimulating environment for personalized as well as collaborative learning. This environment is conducive to fostering Academic Excellence and Creative Brilliance. We are challenged at all times with global development and advancement. The school education, being the foundation and the fundamental stage of a child’s development, has to work towards facing this challenge and strengthening a society. The ingeniously designed CBSE curriculum at The HDFC School is in sync with our motto, ‘EDUCATE, EXCEL, EMPOWER’.We follow a non-formal, yet structured approach to learning with a focus on family, home, culture and language. Here, children are encouraged to explore the environment around them, through projects that integrate Art, Craft, Technology, Music and Dance. Besides, the activities are designed such, to develop each child's Fine Motor Skills and encourage Sensory Development.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The HDFC School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
About The HDFC School
We believe in providing a rich, stimulating environment for personalized as well as collaborative learning. This environment is conducive to fostering Academic Excellence and Creative Brilliance. We are challenged at all times with global development and advancement. The school education, being the foundation and the fundamental stage of a child’s development, has to work towards facing this challenge and strengthening a society. The ingeniously designed CBSE curriculum at The HDFC School is in sync with our motto, ‘EDUCATE, EXCEL, EMPOWER’.We follow a non-formal, yet structured approach to learning with a focus on family, home, culture and language. Here, children are encouraged to explore the environment around them, through projects that integrate Art, Craft, Technology, Music and Dance. Besides, the activities are designed such, to develop each child's Fine Motor Skills and encourage Sensory Development.
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