Secondary teacher for footballers and athletes SEPTEMBER 2025

Job Overview

Socrates Educa International School (Salou) is a prestigious international school located in Salou, south of Barcelona, in a beautiful Mediterranean environment. The school has a state-of-the-art campus with the capacity to accommodate up to 800 students (670 currently enrolled) and provides an inclusive, high-quality education for students aged 1 to 18+.

As the flagship institution implementing the Socrates Educa model, an innovative pedagogical system, the school is at the forefront of modern education, preparing students for academic and professional success as well as life in the challenging 21st Century. This model is also being expanded to other new schools in Spain and internationally. Socrates Educa International School collaborates with the Saudi Falcons Academy, IDA (International Development Academy), and its International Boarding program, offering a unique environment where academics and elite sports training go hand in hand.

We are seeking a highly qualified and adaptable teacher to teach Secondary Curriculum subjects to students who are professional footballers and athletes. These student-athletes follow a structured dual-career pathway, balancing intensive sports training with their academic education. The successful teacher will work closely with the school to support their academic development which is likely to be online, supported by a teacher in the classroom, ensuring they meet educational requirements while pursuing their athletic careers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the delivery of high-quality instruction in Secondary subjects to student-athletes.

- Provide academic support tailored to professional athletes, helping them manage their dual commitments.

-Track and document each student’s academic progress through detailed reports and individualized feedback.

-Collaborate with coaches, academic advisors, families and school departments to coordinate the student-athlete schedule.

-Help to adapt teaching methods to accommodate varied learning needs and the demands of sports training.

-Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills among student-athletes.

-Support students with guidance for future university and professional pathways

 Requirements:

✔ Fluent in English (spoken and written)

✔ Intermediate level of Spanish (B1-B2)

✔ Resident in Spain with the legal right to work. With UE Passport.

✔ Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and teaching qualification

✔ Experience working in multidisciplinary environments (education, sports, academic advising, etc.)

✔ Knowledge of Higher Education opportunities and application processes in Europe and the US.

✔ Strong organizational and coordination skills to support student-athletes effectively.

✔ Ability to mentor and guide professional footballers and athletes, ensuring their academic progress.

✔ Adaptable and innovative in balancing academic instruction with high-performance sports training.

📩 Interested candidates should attach a CV to: recruitment@socrateseduca.org