Pune: Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan English Medium School Job at Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Vidya Niketan English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
- School
- Vidya Niketan English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan English Medium School at Vidya Niketan English Medium School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 43+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School, a State Board 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: Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
What qualifications are required for a Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan English Medium School?
Most Student Counsellor — Vidya Niketan English Medium School 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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About Vidya Niketan English Medium School
Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1983, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Vidya Niketan English Medium School is a State Board Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.
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