Primary Years Lead Educator (Syros, Greece)

About the role

Boundless Education runs a multi-age, skills-driven, strength-based system based on the Finnish Curriculum, supported by educators who act as mentors. The Lead Teacher drives the classroom experience, guiding children through personalised learning pathways and implementing the Boundless Education Questing framework. This is a leadership role within the classroom, responsible for the full learning journey of each child, based in Syros, Greece.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the duty of care for all children and foster a sense of community and belonging
• Foster holistic well-being, covering physical, social and emotional health
• Implement the Boundless Education Questing framework and guide children along personalised learning pathways
• Plan interdisciplinary lessons incorporating local experiences and apply inquiry-based learning strategies
• Use educational technology tools and give routine updates to parents
• Set goals with children, monitor progress and give verbal and written feedback
• Lead conferences, collect data for end-of-cohort Growth Trackers and collaborate with colleagues on high learning standards
• Engage in continuous professional learning and build strong connections with parents and carers

Required profile

• Excellent English; Greek is a strong advantage for this location
• Living in Syros or nearby and able to commute daily
• Minimum three years of full-time classroom experience
• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education or a closely related field
• A recognised primary-level teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS, state or national teaching licence, Bachelor of Education)
• Qualification to teach the 6-12 age range; degrees obtained outside Spain must be recognised or eligible for recognition
• Experience with inquiry-based programmes, collaborative teams and culturally and linguistically diverse learners; special needs expertise is a great plus
• Knowledge of child safety, psychological needs, research-supported instructional techniques and assessment strategies

Preferred

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Educational Needs, Child Development or a related discipline
• Training in inquiry-based or child-centred pedagogy such as IB PYP, Montessori, Reggio Emilia or IPC
• Familiarity with the Finnish curriculum
• Certification in special educational needs, inclusive education or learning support
• CELTA, DELTA or TESOL for multilingual cohorts
• Current safeguarding, first aid or paediatric first aid certification

What we offer

• The chance to create an education where children grow holistically
• Curriculum innovation through place-based learning
• Professional growth opportunities
• Discounted tuition for your children at Boundless Schools