Job Title: Student Counsellor

Location: Velammal Nexus Group of Schools
Department: Student Welfare
Reporting To: Principal

Job Objective:

To support students’ emotional, psychological, and academic well-being by offering guidance, counselling, and intervention strategies, and to foster a safe and nurturing setting that promotes overall student growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide one-on-one and group counselling sessions to address students’ academic, emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
- Identify and support students dealing with stress, peer pressure, bullying, family issues, anxiety, depression, or learning difficulties.
- Act as a bridge between parents, teachers, and school administration in understanding student needs.
- Conduct psychological assessments, maintain student case files, and document progress.
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students in need of support and develop action plans.
- Organize awareness programs, workshops, and life skills sessions on topics such as time management, goal setting, mental health, etc.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the ethics of professional counselling practice.
- Offer crisis intervention when required.
- Guide students in developing positive attitude, personality, and coping mechanisms.




- Refer students to external professionals if specialized intervention is required.

Required Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Psychology / Counselling / Social Work or a related field.
- Certification in counselling or child psychology is preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in school or adolescent counselling.

Key Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High emotional intelligence and empathy.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving ability.
- Patience, approachability, and non-judgmental attitude.
- Knowledge of child/adolescent psychology.

Preferred Qualities:

- Familiarity with school environments and CBSE curriculum.
- Ability to conduct interactive workshops.
- Fluency in English and Tamil (or local language).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- 1. Do you have a Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field?

Yes

No

- 2. How many years of experience do you have in school-based or adolescent counselling?
- 3. Are you familiar with the emotional and behavioural challenges faced by students in Grades 6 to 12?
- . Have you conducted any group counselling sessions or workshops for students on topics like stress, bullying, or exam anxiety? Yes/ No

Work Location: In person

📌 Student Counsellor (Mogappair)
🏢 Velammal Nexus Group of Schools
📍 Mogappair