Student Counsellor — Universal School Opening — Universal School, Pune
Universal SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Universal School
- School
- Universal School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Student Counsellor — Universal School at Universal School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 9+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Universal School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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: Our vision - To grow great citizens, empowered to live successfully in their personal and global lives.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Universal School
Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with 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.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 Universal School
Universal School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Our vision - To grow great citizens, empowered to live successfully in their personal and global lives.
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