Career Counsellor

Role Overview

The School Career Counsellor plays a critical role in strengthening the school’s career

guidance ecosystem, aligned with CBSE and other prevalent boards like IB, IGCSE, etc., with

a focus on holistic development, flexibility, and informed decision-making.

In addition to student-facing counselling, the role contributes to the intellectual and strategic

implementation of career guidance initiatives at the school level, supporting structured

frameworks, documentation, and continuous improvement of career education practices as

guided by the central team.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Career Guidance & Counselling

● Conduct one-on-one career counselling sessions for students across grades

● Smooth coordination and alignment with the central Career Caffè team

● Guide students on subject selection, academic pathways, and post-school options

● Support students in developing clarity around interests, aptitudes, and future

readiness

● Facilitate need-based parent interactions to align expectations and decisions

● Student onboarding and management with Career Caffè’s tech platforms

Assessment & Career Framework Implementation

● Administer and interpret standardized psychometric and career assessment tools

● Implement structured career exploration frameworks, workshops, and guidance

modules as shared by the central team

● Support school-wide career education initiatives such as career talks, orientations,

and exposure programs

● Ensure consistency and quality in implementation across the academic year

Research, Documentation & Knowledge Support

● Stay updated on emerging career pathways, higher education trends, and student

development models relevant to school students

● Support the adaptation of best practices and frameworks into school-level execution

● Maintain structured student records, counselling documentation, and reports

● Contribute to case studies, insights, and impact documentation for internal review

and improvement Strategic & Institutional Collaboration

● Act as the school-level implementation lead for the centrally designed career

guidance framework (Career Caffè)

● Coordinate with school leadership, teachers, and pastoral teams to embed career

guidance into the broader school ecosystem

● Participate in weekly reviews, planning discussions, and reporting with the Head

Office

● Support pilot initiatives, feedback loops, and refinement of career guidance processes

Experience Requirement:

● 2–5 years of prior experience in school counselling, career guidance, student

mentoring, or education-based roles

● Experience working directly with students and parents in a school or academic setting

is essential

Skills & Competencies:

● Strong understanding of aptitude, personality, and interest mapping

● Research-oriented mindset with strong documentation and writing skills

● Clear communication and stakeholder management abilities

● Structured, detail-oriented, and capable of independent execution

● Comfort with digital tools for data tracking, reporting, and presentations

Qualifications (Preferred):

● Master’s degree in Psychology / Counselling / Education / related discipline

● Certification or formal training in Career Guidance / Career Counselling

Who This Role Is Ideal For:

This role is well-suited for a professional who enjoys working closely with students, while also

contributing to structured frameworks, documentation, and long-term impact in school-based career education.