Vidya Vahini School is hiring a Student Counsellor — Vidya Vahini School in Bangalore

Vidya Vahini School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹4.4L – ₹6.7L / yrState Board5–9 yrs expPosted 22d ago

Key facts

Role
Student Counsellor — Vidya Vahini School
School
Vidya Vahini School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.4L – ₹6.7L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1998

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Job description

Overview

Vidya Vahini School (Bangalore, Karnataka) is inviting applications for a Student Counsellor — Vidya Vahini School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 28+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Vidya Vahini School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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 Vahini School is a State Board Day School in Annapurneshwari Nagar, Bangalore.

What you'll handle as a Student Counsellor — Vidya Vahini School

Provide confidential 1:1 sessions, lead life-skills and SEL classes, and support staff with classroom-wellbeing strategies.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Bangalore

Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.

Common questions about this role

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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 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.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

About Vidya Vahini School

Vidya Vahini School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1998, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Vidya Vahini School is a State Board Day School in Annapurneshwari Nagar, Bangalore.

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