Lucknow: Career Counsellor — Vardaan International Academy Job at Vardaan International Academy
Vardaan International AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Vardaan International Academy
- School
- Vardaan International Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vardaan International Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Career Counsellor — Vardaan International Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 18+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Vardaan International Academy, a CBSE school in Lucknow, 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: Vardaan International Academy is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — Vardaan International Academy
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What qualifications are required for a Career Counsellor — Vardaan International Academy?
Most Career Counsellor — Vardaan International Academy 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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Vardaan International Academy
Vardaan International Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Vardaan International Academy is a CBSE Day School in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
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