A quick disclaimer upfront—I've never looked for anyone based on their CV, and I never will. Experience is fine, but what I care about is a person's character, and you can't assess that from a resume. It's also about mutual energy, empathy, or what some might call "chemistry." You either have it or you don't.
Building a strong teaching team is, in my view, one of the most important decisions for any school. The quality of your teaching team directly determines the quality of your school. No matter how beautiful your building is or how innovative your curriculum, if your team isn't right, nothing else really matters.
What we're looking for
We look for people who are first and foremost passionate about children's development. People who see teaching not as a job, but as a calling. People who are genuinely curious about how children learn and who continuously reflect on their own practice.
We want teachers who are comfortable with ambiguity. Project-based learning doesn't follow a rigid script. Teachers need to be flexible, able to adapt, and willing to let go of the need to control every moment of learning. They must be able to facilitate learning rather than simply deliver it.
Growth mindset is essential. We look for people who view challenges as opportunities to learn, who aren't afraid of making mistakes, and who believe they can develop their skills through effort and practice. This mindset is contagious—when children see their teachers modeling it, they adopt it too.
We need genuine practitioners. Not people who teach the way they were taught, but people who are thoughtful about their choices. People who can explain why they do what they do and who are constantly experimenting with better ways.
And finally, kindness and empathy. Teaching is, at its core, a human endeavor. Children learn best when they feel seen, understood, and valued. We look for people whose natural default is kindness, who can hold high expectations while also being deeply empathetic.
How we find them
We don't hire based on credentials alone. We have conversations. We observe how candidates interact with children. We ask them to teach a sample lesson and watch how they think on their feet. We talk about their philosophy of education and listen carefully to whether it aligns with ours.
We're building a team, not collecting impressive individual contributors. Cultural fit matters enormously. Our teaching team works closely together, supporting each other, learning from each other, and collaborating on everything from curriculum design to student wellbeing.
If you're a teacher who's ever felt constrained by traditional systems, who believes education can be better, who's willing to take risks and learn alongside your students—we'd love to meet you. Because we're not just looking for teachers. We're looking for partners in transformation.
