التقدم الى Finnish Curriculum & Pedagogy Lead in Manama

About Alphera Academy

Alphera Academy is Bahrain’s first elite Meta Learning school, built on the Alpha Learning System (ALS) — a nature-nurture educational model that blends British curriculum standards, Finnish pedagogy, and advanced experiential learning through Meta Labs, Wilderness Education, and holistic wellbeing systems.

Our aim is to build the world’s first Elite EDU Hub designed entirely around how children truly learn — with nature, agency, curiosity, wellbeing, and deep thinking at the centre of the learning experience.

To complement our academic and developmental approach, Alphera Academy is seeking a highly qualified Finnish educator to lead the integration of Finnish teaching methods and competencies within the Alphera model.

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Position: Finnish Curriculum & Pedagogy Lead

Location: Bahrain

Contract Type: Full-time, on-site

Start Date: immediate

Purpose of the Role

Alphera Academy is adopting Finnish pedagogical principles to enhance its British-based curriculum and Meta Learning model. We are seeking an experienced Finnish educator who will:

• Lead the implementation of Finnish pedagogy and transversal competencies across the school.

• Align Alphera’s curriculum to the Finnish National Core Curriculum (Grades 1–6).

• Train and mentor teachers in Finnish teaching approaches, learner agency, and phenomenon-based learning.

• Ensure Alphera’s practice reflects the values, culture, and standards of Finnish education.

• Support the school’s curriculum development and quality assurance frameworks.

• Help position Alphera as the region’s most authentic Finnish-inspired school.

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Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Map Alphera’s British curriculum with Finnish National Core Curriculum competencies.

• Lead the integration of phenomenon-based learning, transversal competencies, play-based structures (lower primary), and learner agency.

• Co-create annual phenomenon themes, interdisciplinary projects, and nature-based learning experiences.

• Develop assessment practices aligned with Finnish expectations (formative, descriptive feedback, portfolio culture).

Staff Development

• Train teachers in Finnish teaching methods, pedagogical documentation, and agency-based classrooms.

• Conduct lesson observations and coaching sessions to build capacity across staff.

• Lead professional development workshops on Finnish pedagogy.

School Culture & Wellbeing

• Support the creation of a calm, trust-based, wellbeing-centred learning environment.

• Help embed the Finnish focus on relationships, autonomy, inclusion, and pupil voice.

Strategic Role

• Advise the senior leadership team on Finnish curriculum integration.

• Support communication with parents regarding Alphera’s Finnish-inspired approach.

• Contribute to long-term planning for Alphera’s identity as a British curriculum school delivered through Finnish pedagogy and the Alpha Learning System.

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Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education (from Finland strongly preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in Finnish primary education.

• Deep understanding of the Finnish National Core Curriculum (Grades 1–6).

• Demonstrated practice in phenomenon-based learning, pupil agency, and transversal competence development.

• Experience training teachers or leading pedagogical development.

• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor multicultural teaching teams.

• Passion for nature-based, holistic, learner-centred education.

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Desirable

• Experience abroad in an international school using Finnish pedagogy.

• Familiarity with the British curriculum (not required).

• Interest in wilderness education, wellbeing systems, and metacognition.

• Ability to support parent workshops or pedagogical documentation.

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What Alphera Offers

• A pioneering opportunity to shape the first Finnish-inspired Meta Learning school in the region.

• A collaborative, innovative, research-driven environment.

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits.

• Annual flights and housing allowance.

• Professional development budget and leadership opportunities.

• A school culture built on trust, wellbeing, curiosity, and nature

Must be able to join immediately**

Interested applicants can share their CV with info@vgaholdings.com or via WhatsApp +973 66621566

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