School Counsellor

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate, perceptive, and professionally trained School Counsellor who genuinely believes in the holistic development of every child. At Anubhuti, our students live, learn, and grow together on a vibrant residential campus — and the right counsellor will be at the heart of that journey, nurturing their emotional well-being, guiding their personal growth, and helping them navigate the beautiful yet challenging years of adolescence with confidence and clarity.

If you are someone who listens deeply, connects authentically, and empowers young minds to discover their best selves — we are looking for you.

Job responsibilites:

Student Well-being & Mental Health

• Provide individual and group counselling sessions to students of Classes 5 to 12, addressing emotional, social, behavioural and academic concerns.
• Identify students in need of support through observation, teacher referrals and self-referrals, and respond with appropriate, timely interventions.
• Create a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space where students feel heard, valued and supported.
• Develop and implement structured programmes focused on emotional intelligence, stress management, resilience and mental wellness.
• Address issues common to residential school students such as homesickness, peer conflicts, identity, self-esteem and anxiety.

Academic & Career Guidance

• Guide students in understanding their academic strengths, interests and learning styles to help them make informed subject and stream choices.
• Support students in Class 10 and 12 with board exam stress management and time management strategies.
• Provide career counselling and assist students in exploring higher education options, entrance exams and future pathways.
• Coordinate with teachers to support students with learning difficulties or underperformance.

Parent & Teacher Collaboration

• Liaise regularly with parents to discuss student progress, emotional well-being and behavioural patterns.
• Collaborate with class teachers, housemasters and subject teachers to ensure a consistent and supportive environment for each student.
• Conduct periodic workshops and sensitisation sessions for teachers on identifying student distress and adopting a trauma-informed approach in the classroom.
• Participate in parent-teacher meetings and provide professional inputs on student development.

Preventive & Developmental Programmes

• Design and deliver age-appropriate life skills programmes covering topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, peer relationships, gender sensitivity and digital well-being.
• Organise awareness programmes around adolescent health, substance prevention, anti-bullying and cyber safety.
• Plan and execute orientation programmes for newly enrolled students to ease their transition into residential life.

Administrative & Institutional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential records of counselling sessions, interventions and referrals.
• Prepare periodic reports on student well-being trends and counselling activities for the school leadership.
• Coordinate with external mental health professionals or psychiatrists when cases require specialist referral.
• Contribute actively to the school's pastoral care framework and residential life programmes.
• Participate in school events, camps, retreats and extracurricular activities as a mentor and guide.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Applied Psychology or a related field.
• Recognized certification or diploma in Counselling / Guidance and Counselling (RCI registered or equivalent preferred).
• B.Ed. will be an added advantage.

Desired Work Exprience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in school counselling, preferably in a residential or boarding school setting.
• Demonstrated experience in working with adolescents across a wide age group (Classes 5 to 12).
• Prior experience in conducting group workshops, life skills programmes and parent engagement sessions is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Deep empathy, patience and genuine care for young people.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a diverse, co-educational environment.
• Collaborative approach and ease in working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in documentation and case record management.

Organisation Profile:

Anubhuti is a co-educational residential school affiliated to the ICSE board, catering to students from Class 5 to Class 12. Nestled on a lush, picturesque 100-acre campus on a wooded hillside in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, Anubhuti offers a rich and immersive learning environment that nurtures the mind, body and spirit. Awarded the prestigious Green School Prize in 2008 and 2009, the school was founded under the vision of Shri Bhavarlal Jain, founder chairman of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. The campus is located approximately 8 km from Jalgaon railway station, 420 km east of Mumbai, with the nearest airport at Aurangabad, 150 km away.

Compensation & Perks

• Remuneration commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
• Free lodging and boarding for self and family on the school campus.
• Free education for children from Classes 5 to 12 at Anubhuti School.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Food provided

Work Location: In person