Chennai: Career Counsellor — Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School Job at Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Career Counsellor — Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
- School
- Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.2L – ₹7.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe... ... that children blossom in an environment free of unhealthy fear ... that each child will blossom but at different times; so we have to give each one the time ... that reward rather than punishment facilitates learning. that teaching is never complete till learning is complete ... that we need to teach the way students can learn. the world is beautiful because of the variety. OUR MOTTO Saha Veeryam Karavavahai Let the teacher and student together perform great acts of strength. It is one of the best schools in Chennai.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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 is the salary for this Career Counsellor — Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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 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 Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe... ... that children blossom in an environment free of unhealthy fear ... that each child will blossom but at different times; so we have to give each one the time ... that reward rather than punishment facilitates learning. that teaching is never complete till learning is complete ... that we need to teach the way students can learn. the world is beautiful because of the variety. OUR MOTTO Saha Veeryam Karavavahai Let the teacher and student together perform great acts of strength. It is one of the best schools in Chennai .
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