Primary Years Lead Educators (Syros,Greece)

👋 About Boundless Life
Boundless Life is redefining the way families live, work, and learn by empowering them to embrace a nomadic lifestyle that fosters deeper connections and personal growth. We provide family-friendly accommodations, an innovative education system that travels with you, and vibrant communities of like-minded individuals. Our mission is to create immersive "live abroad" experiences that balance professional commitments with enriching personal development.
Since our founding in 2021, we've rapidly expanded to eight locations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Our growth reflects our commitment to transforming the experience economy and making a meaningful impact on how families integrate work, education, and exploration into their lives.
At Boundless Life, we believe in the power of community and the importance of a holistic approach to education. Our programmes are designed to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and nurture a global perspective, preparing children for an ever-changing future.
Join us in pioneering a new way of living that harmoniously blends work, learning, and adventure, enabling families to thrive in a connected and dynamic world.
🙌 About the Role
Boundless Education is transforming current systems of education. Our educational concept empowers all children to explore their natural creativity, discover their true passions, and shape their own future. We apply the renowned Finnish Curriculum, integrated with best pedagogical practices from around the world, to create a personalised, multi-age, skills-driven and strength-based system that is supportively led by educators as mentors.
The Lead Teacher drives the classroom experience, guiding children through personalised learning pathways and implementing Boundless Education's Questing framework. This is a leadership role within the classroom, responsible for the full learning journey of each child.
👩‍🏫 What You'll Do
Ensure the duty of care for all children
Cultivate a sense of community and belonging
Foster holistic well-being, encompassing physical, social, and emotional health
Implement the Boundless Education Questing framework for authentic learning experiences
Guide children along personalised learning pathways
Provide routine updates to parents using technological tools
Establish goals with children and monitor progress with verbal and written feedback
Plan interdisciplinary lessons incorporating local experiences
Apply inquiry-based learning strategies
Maximise educational technology tools for learning
Lead conferences and collect data for end-of-cohort Growth Trackers
Collaborate with colleagues to set high learning standards in a best-practice environment
Engage in continuous professional learning for personal and educational growth
Build strong connections with parents and carers
✅ About You
General requirement
Excellent English language skills; 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
Able to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments
A clear and effective communicator
Experience with inquiry-based educational programmes and collaborative teams
Experience with 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
Educational Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education, or a closely related field
A recognised teaching qualification or licence that permits you to teach at primary level — for example a PGCE, QTS, a state or national teaching licence, a Bachelor of Education, or an equivalent recognised in your home jurisdiction
Qualification to teach the 6–12 age range specifically (primary, elementary, or middle years)
Degrees and qualifications obtained outside Spain must be recognised or eligible for recognition; we are happy to advise on this during the process
Preferred
A Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Educational Needs, Child Development, or a related discipline
Formal training or certification in an inquiry-based or child-centred pedagogy — for example IB PYP, Montessori (AMI or AMS), Reggio Emilia, or IPC
Familiarity with, or formal study of, the Finnish curriculum
Certification or postgraduate study in special educational needs, inclusive education, or learning support
Qualifications in teaching English as an additional language (such as CELTA, DELTA, or TESOL) given our multilingual cohorts
Current safeguarding or child protection certification, and current first aid or paediatric first aid certification
Evidence of ongoing professional learning — recent courses, accreditations, or research relevant to primary practice
🎁 What We Offer
Meaningful impact — create the education where children grow holistically
Curriculum innovation — pioneer place-based learning that turns destinations into classrooms
Opportunities for professional growth — step into a dynamic environment where your role can grow as you grow

Employment type
Employee - FT

Work arrangement
No