Nursery Teacher

GEMS Middle East Holding; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished High-Net-Worth family in Erbil seeks a dedicated Nursery Teacher to provide private education in a nurturing home environment. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Education and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a supportive atmosphere, a tax-free salary, accommodation, and generous leave.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Accommodation provided

Annual return flights

Visa sponsorship

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching primary-aged children, preferably British or international settings.
• Experience working with private families or high-profile households desirable.
• Enhanced DBS or equivalent international child safeguarding clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a structured and engaging primary-level curriculum.
• Assess and track learning progress while adapting content as needed.
• Organize educational trips and cultural activities.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Excellent command of English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed or PGCE) or equivalent

Job description

A distinguished High-Net-Worth family in Erbil is seeking a qualified, experienced, and nurturing Nursery Teacher to provide private, high-quality education to their children in a home-based learning environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering a well-rounded British-style curriculum with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, personal development, and creative thinking.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure and culturally rich region with strong family values and a welcoming expatriate community. The role is ideal for a dedicated educator who thrives in personalised teaching environments and can adapt their methods to meet individual learning styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a structured and engaging primary-level curriculum (UK/International preferred).

• Assess and track learning progress, adapting content as needed.

• Foster a safe, inspiring, and emotionally supportive learning environment.

• Collaborate with the family and educational consultants on the child s academic and personal growth.

• Organise occasional educational trips, cultural activities, and enrichment sessions.

• Maintain discretion, professionalism, and flexibility in a private family setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Education (B.Ed or PGCE) or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of experience teaching primary-aged children, preferably in British or international schools.

• Experience with differentiated and personalised instruction.

• Excellent command of English; additional languages are a plus.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

• Previous experience working with private families or in high-profile households is highly desirable.

• Enhanced DBS or equivalent international child safeguarding clearance.

Package & Benefits

• Tax-free salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

• Accommodation provided (private residence or housing allowance)

• Annual return flights to home country

• Visa sponsorship and local support

• Generous annual leave