Career Counsellor

Job Description

CSA – Career Counsellor

Purpose of Role

To guide and support students in making informed academic and career decisions by providing structured counselling, career awareness programs, and higher education guidance aligned with students’ interests, abilities, and future aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

Career Guidance

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions for students (Middle & Senior School).
• Administer aptitude tests and career interest assessments.
• Guide students in subject selection aligned with career goals.
• Provide updated information on career pathways, professional courses, and emerging fields.

Higher Education & Admission Support

• Assist students with college/university selection and application processes.
• Guide students in preparing SOPs, resumes, portfolios, and application documents.
• Provide information on entrance exams, scholarships, and admission requirements.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of applications.

Student Development & Workshops

• Organize career fairs, university visits, and guest lectures.
• Conduct workshops on goal setting, decision-making, time management, and career planning.
• Support students in academic planning and transition readiness.

About CS Academy

CS Academy, Coimbatore has three campuses. Two are in Kovaipudur (Main) in adjacent facilities and the third primary campus is in the heart of the city at Red Fields. Our boarding house in Kovaipudur is open for boys and girls from class IV for both CBSE and Cambridge International students. The picturesque main campus located in the foothills of the Western Ghats is ideally suited for exploring and learning

Our team brings a wealth of expertise in education. Our CBSE and Cambridge programmes and teaching methodology are proven and time tested. We have built on vast experience and developed a programme that encompasses modern tools while adhering to traditional principles.

Our mission is to equip our students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the real world by providing practical and holistic education in a challenging, yet nurturing environment. We prepare students for success by focusing on four pillars: Academic excellence, Skill building, Core Values and Healthy competition.

In 2024, CS Academy Coimbatore joined the prestigious International Schools Partnership (ISP) group. With over 116 schools in 25 countries, ISP is a leading global network of educational institutions. As a member of this esteemed network, CS Academy Coimbatore enjoys unparalleled international learning connections, unwavering quality assurance, and exceptional governance.

Location: CS Academy, Kovaipudur, Coimbatore - 641 042, Tamil Nadu, India.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.