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