School Counsellor

Akshara International; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Akshara International School in Pune is seeking a compassionate School Counsellor to support students' academic, social, emotional and psychological well-being. The ideal candidate will provide individual and group counselling, guide students in personal and academic development, and collaborate with teachers and parents.

You will help create a safe, inclusive school environment, maintain confidential records, and participate in safeguarding practices, career guidance, life skills education, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
• Diploma/Certification in Guidance and Counselling is preferred.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling for academic, emotional, behavioural, and social concerns.
• Guide students in personal and academic development.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents; contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Counselling

Child psychology

Active listening

Empathy

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Diploma/Certification in Guidance & Counselling

Professional body registration

Job description

We are hiring a compassionate and qualified School Counsellor to support the academic, social, emotional, and psychological well-being of our students. The ideal candidate will provide individual and group counselling, guide students in their personal and academic development, collaborate with teachers and parents, and contribute to creating a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.

Education/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
• Diploma/Certification in Guidance and Counselling is preferred.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant counselling experience in a reputed CBSE/ICSE/International School or educational institution.
• Experience in working with children and adolescents across different age groups.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent psychology, emotional well-being, and behavioural development.
• Ability to provide individual and group counselling for academic, emotional, behavioural, and social concerns.
• Knowledge of career guidance, life skills education, and student wellness programmes.
• Excellent communication, active listening, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, and school leadership.
• Proficiency in maintaining counselling records, preparing reports, and documenting interventions.
• Familiarity with child protection policies, safeguarding practices, and crisis intervention.

Akshara International School offers holistic education based on CBSE curriculum using modern teaching techniques from Nursery to Class XII.The school offers Day School and Day Boarding schooling options to its students.

CBSE School Jambhe Campus
(UDISE No. 27254100322)

Located in Jambhe on a 20‑acre campus, Akshara Vidyalay is a primary school serving students up to Grade 6.