Psychology Teacher

The PGT Psychology & Counselling Teacher will teach senior secondary psychology curriculum while also supporting the schools student well-being initiatives. The role blends academic instruction with counselling responsibilities, requiring strong subject knowledge, empathy, and the ability to guide adolescents through academic, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology to Grades XI–XII as per CBSE curriculum and school academic standards.
  
• Prepare lesson plans, learning aids, and assessments that build conceptual clarity, critical thinking, and practical understanding.
  
• Conduct psychology practicals, case studies, experiments, and activities as prescribed by the Board.
  
• Prepare students for board examinations through systematic teaching, revisions, and remedial support.
  
• Evaluate student performance through tests, assignments, projects, and maintain detailed academic records.
  

Student Counselling & Well-Being

• Provide one-on-one counselling support to students for emotional, social, behavioural, and academic concerns.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive cases with professionalism.
  
• Support students in developing coping skills, time management, study habits, and interpersonal competencies.
  
• Identify students requiring additional intervention and coordinate with parents, teachers, and special educators.
  
• Conduct group sessions, awareness workshops, and well-being programs on topics such as mental health, stress management, peer relationships, bullying, and exam anxiety.
  
• Assist in creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate.
  

Classroom Management & Student Support

• Create a psychologically safe and learner-friendly classroom environment.
  
• Address diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges sensitively.
  
• Serve as a mentor and guide to adolescents, providing academic and emotional support.
  

Administrative & Collaborative Responsibilities

• Maintain student counselling records securely as per school guidelines.
  
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and management on student-related concerns.
  
• Participate in PTMs, departmental meetings, training programs, and school events.
  
• Contribute to psychological assessments, behaviour plans, and interventions when required.
  
• Support co-curricular and well-being initiatives of the school.
  

Qualifications & Skills

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology (preferably with specialization in Clinical/ Counselling/ Child Psychology).
  
• B.Ed is mandatory for the teaching component (as per CBSE norms).
  

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience teaching Psychology at senior secondary level.
  
• Prior experience in school counselling or adolescent mental health support is preferred.
  

Core Competencies

• Strong subject expertise in Psychology curriculum.
  
• Excellent communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
  
• Ability to work with adolescents facing academic or emotional challenges.
  
• Strong ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Proficiency in documentation and digital tools used for academic and counselling activities.
  
• Patience, sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities.