Careers at ENS

English Nursery and Primary School in Moscow is looking for experienced and qualified Teachers to commence work in late August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and creative teacher who is flexible, calm, adaptable, patient, takes initiative, independent and strives for good teamwork, provide professional expertise, and high-quality teaching and learning.

ENS was established in 2004 as a private nursery school in Moscow. We have 22 years’ experience teaching children in our 5 branches where classes range from Pre-Nursery to Year 6.

We follow the British Curriculum teaching mostly Russian children. The teaching experience with us is truly an enjoyable one as our teachers each have up to 3 teaching assistants to help in a classroom of up to 22 children. Within the school day children have separate lessons with music, movement and sport specialist teachers.

We have an individual approach to each child. We are concerned with the child’s holistic development with particular emphasis on their English language skills.

Terms of work:

• 10 months contract September - June.
• Competitive salary depending on experience and expertise.
• Monthly accommodation allowance per 10 working months.
• Five working days 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
• August salary if contract is signed for the next school year not later than March.
• Up to 6 weeks paid holidays within 10 academic months.
• Up to 8 weeks paid holidays in the summer.
• Work visa.
• Compensation for an economy class round trip air ticket.
• Emergency medical insurance and free regular checkups; medical staff on call.
• Meals offered at the premises.
• Constant support from the English-speaking administrative staff as well as help with settling in to Moscow life.

Requirements:

• B.Ed. or BA Primary/Early Years, PGCE Primary.
• More than 2 years experience, preferably within UK schools.
• Creative approach to work and planning.
• Love and understanding of children.

Terms of work:

• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
• Salary based on work experience and English proficiency.
• Professional development training.
• 6 weeks of paid vacation during 10 months of work.
• Support from the administrative team.

Requirements:

• Higher education in педагогика (education), linguistics, or psychology.
• English proficiency at C2 level.
• Knowledge of immersion-based teaching methodology; a creative approach to work.
• Understanding of child psychology and physiology.
• Ability to play musical instruments, sing, draw, and other creative skills will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow ENS rules and policies.

Shared accommodation is a two or three room apartment with all modern conveniences 10-20 minutes walk from the school you work at. Two to four staff members share the apartment.

Yes. Teachers and Assistant Teachers should wear:

• ENS shirt (provided)
• Classical, high waistline dark trousers.
• Dark skirt.
• No casual clothes or jeans.
• Indoor shoes to wear in the classroom. No trainers and slippers.
• Clothes and shoes should be clean, clothes should be ironed.

An ENS driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your apartment.

Yes. During the school year ENS organizes methodical and psychological training sessions for teaches andassistants. Normally we have three or four trainings a year.