Bangalore: Student Counsellor — Vidyaniketan School Job at Vidyaniketan School

Vidyaniketan School
Bangalore, Karnatakafull-time₹4.5L – ₹6.5L / yrCISCE5–8 yrs expPosted 20d ago

Key facts

Role
Student Counsellor — Vidyaniketan School
School
Vidyaniketan School
City
Bangalore
State
Karnataka
Board
CISCE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.5L – ₹6.5L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1990

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Job description

Overview

Vidyaniketan School, a CISCE 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: We are grateful to the faculty members for their continued and untiring efforts and their ability to adapt to evolving methodologies for changing societal needs. This has ensured a quality teaching / learning environment.And the orchestra in our symphony has many participants – the students of the school, the Parents, the Teachers, the Advisory Board, Trustees of the School, the Admin staff, Attenders and the members of the Management.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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.

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 is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

About Vidyaniketan School

We are grateful to the faculty members for their continued and untiring efforts and their ability to adapt to evolving methodologies for changing societal needs. This has ensured a quality teaching / learning environment.And the orchestra in our symphony has many participants – the students of the school, the Parents, the Teachers, the Advisory Board, Trustees of the School, the Admin staff, Attenders and the members of the Management.

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Alumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundComputer LabScience Lab

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