Competitive
We are looking for a proactive individual with experience in planning and leading engaging Spanish language sessions for children aged 6-14. Some sessions will include students of varying ability levels, from beginner to mother tongue speakers.
In addition to teaching Spanish, this role involves supporting the school community, such as assisting in classrooms or accompanying students on excursions. As part of a small team in a growing school, we value flexibility and teamwork. Everyone contributes in diverse and sometimes unexpected ways to ensure the best possible care and support for our students.
A high level of English is essential for effective communication within our school community of educators, students, and parents.
We are looking for an educator who:
- is willing to learn how to let children take control and step back as a teacher
- enjoys spending time with children (Would you sit with your students to eat lunch if you did not have to? But would you really?)
- can be vulnerable around children, acknowledge their own flaws and admit mistakes
- loves the outdoors, is able to go on long hikes, can sleep in tents, is comfortable swimming in the ocean and does not mind getting muddy (this is a physically demanding job)
- can interact with children in non-violent and non-coercive ways
- is flexible, embraces chances to go off on tangents and is able to follow the interests of their students
- is willing to learn new things and conduct research as our students’ projects often involve subject knowledge well beyond what might usually be found on a Middle School curriculum
- can laugh at themselves
- must be able to work in the EU without a visa
An advantage would be if you:
- have worked in progressive or alternative settings before
- have skills that could support a developing maker community
- are interested in outdoor pursuits such as foraging, conservation, camping etc.
- can play the theremin
- have experience in curriculum development
If you feel that Alma Forest School could be your new home, please complete the questionnaire and submit your CV and cover letter, which should include the reasons why you want to work at Alma Forest (applications that do not address this are not considered).
If you have any questions, you can contact the Principal at philipp@almaforestschool.com.
We will conduct interviews with suitable candidates on a rolling basis and make an offer when the right candidate has been found.
Be aware that:
- we are not located close to a city so those seeking out all that Barcelona or Madrid have to offer will not find their home here
- this school suits individuals who show initiative and can work independently within a flexible curriculum
Alma Forest is a new and growing school currently home to 120 students aged 3-14 with 25+ nationalities represented amongst the student body. As we grow, we will add one class every year until we reach the end of middle school, age 14. Our maximum class size is 18 and the maximum enrollment at the school will be 150.
Located on a Spanish Finca just outside of Sotogrande, we have the good fortune to enjoy not only expansive views across to Gibraltar and Morocco but also fields to play on, trees to climb and animals to care for. In addition to this we make good use of the surrounding natural parks and beaches to immerse our learning in the natural environment.