Student Counsellor — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School

₹4.3L – ₹6.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site4–8 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 1 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.
·Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).
·Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.
·Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.
·Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.

Requirements

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹4.3L – ₹6.8L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesWashroomsRampsDebatePicnics and excursion

Pay benchmark — Student Counsellor — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School in Chennai

₹4.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹4.3L – ₹6.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹6.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Student Counsellor — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School at Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Pallavaram, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary 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 Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · 20:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Pre Nursery - 12 Class
GRADES
["English", "Tamil"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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