Career Counsellor — VPM Kannada High School And Junior College Opening — VPM Kannada High School And Junior College, Mumbai

VPM Kannada High School And Junior College
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹4.7L – ₹6.3L / yrState Board6–8 yrs expPosted 15d ago

Key facts

Role
Career Counsellor — VPM Kannada High School And Junior College
School
VPM Kannada High School And Junior College
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.7L – ₹6.3L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1997

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Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Career Counsellor — VPM Kannada High School And Junior College at VPM Kannada High School And Junior College will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 29+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

VPM Kannada High School And Junior College, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: VPM Kannada High School And Junior College is a State Board Day School in Mulund East, Mumbai.

What you'll handle as a Career Counsellor — VPM Kannada High School And Junior College

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

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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Mumbai

Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

About VPM Kannada High School And Junior College

VPM Kannada High School And Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1997, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

VPM Kannada High School And Junior College is a State Board Day School in Mulund East, Mumbai.

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