Universal High School is hiring a Career Counsellor — Universal High School in Mumbai
Universal High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Universal High School
- School
- Universal High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Universal High School, a ICSE school in Mumbai, 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: Universal Education’s acclaimed education system – R.E.A.L. – is an integrated, comprehensive, KG-to-PG educational model. R.E.A.L was designed and refined over the past 3 decades. Truly of Universal’s educational beliefs, R.E.A.L. is built on 5 cornerstones of educational excellence: An intellectually demanding curriculum that combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Robust learning facilities that are exciting, flexible, healthy, secure and sustainable. Engaging technology-rich content delivered interactively to make learning come alive. An efficient administration that delivers smart solutions for student satisfaction and success. Emphasis on wholesome growth through creativity, values, fitness, cultural literacy & life/career skills.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
About Universal High School
Universal Education’s acclaimed education system – R.E.A.L. – is an integrated, comprehensive, KG-to-PG educational model. R.E.A.L was designed and refined over the past 3 decades. Truly of Universal’s educational beliefs, R.E.A.L. is built on 5 cornerstones of educational excellence: An intellectually demanding curriculum that combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Robust learning facilities that are exciting, flexible, healthy, secure and sustainable. Engaging technology-rich content delivered interactively to make learning come alive. An efficient administration that delivers smart solutions for student satisfaction and success. Emphasis on wholesome growth through creativity, values, fitness, cultural literacy & life/career skills.
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