Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 328 jobs currently available. Start your search below.

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Featured Vacancies

Premium teaching and leadership positions at prestigious independent schools. These featured vacancies include academic roles, department head positions, and specialised teaching opportunities.

Channing School

Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspiring and highly accomplished Director of Music to lead all aspects of academic and co-curricular music in the Senior School from January or April 2027.

Head of Department Teacher

The Hall School

Exciting one-year maternity cover (Jan-Dec 2027) for an inspirational English teacher. Teach Years 5-8, inspire a love of literature and language, maintain high academic standards, and help shape English teaching while supporting pupil success.

Teacher

Downside School

Downside School, a Catholic co-educational boarding and day school, seeks an outstanding Head to provide visionary leadership and lead the next exciting phase of the Schools development. The new Head will build on decades of dedicated, servant leadership.

Head Senior Leadership Team

Somerhill

Somerhill is a well-established independent school located in Kent, committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are currently seeking a Head of Learning Support (SENDCo) to join our dedicated team.

Head of Department SEN Specialist

Belmont Grosvenor School

This is much more than a day-to-day management role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and inspirational Early Years professional, who will bring energy, warmth and creative vision to our Nursery, while ensuring that every child receives an outstanding start to their educational journey.

Early Years Specialist

Caelum House School

Part Time School Administrator/ PA required to help us with general running of our specialist school in Knightsbridge

Administration

RGS The Grange

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of RGS The Grange at RGS The Grange.

Senior Leadership Team

Caelum House School

Early Years Educator needed for our mixed EYFS Nursery and Reception class at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers

Highlighted Roles

Select teaching and support positions at established independent schools. These highlighted roles offer rewarding opportunities in academic, administrative, and specialist education functions across the UK and beyond.

Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for an experienced part-time School Administration Assistant and Receptionist to join outstandingly successful independent day school for girls

Administration

Finborough School

Are you looking for a new role? We're looking to recruit caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to work on a full time basis within our dedicated, forward thinking nursery team at Finborough School.

Early Years Specialist

Caelum House School

Class teachers needed for our mixed Reception/ Y1 classes (5 pupils) at our specialist schools in Knightsbridge and Pimlico, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers

Other Independent school job vacancies

Browse our comprehensive listing of available positions at ISC schools. These opportunities include classroom teachers, administrative staff, maintenance personnel, educational support roles, and operational staff.

Caretaker

Surbiton High School

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  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 17 Sep
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Caretaker

Surbiton High School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 17 Sep

Registrar

Swanbourne House

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  • Full-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 17 Sep
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Registrar

Swanbourne House

  • Full-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 17 Sep

Nurse

Tonbridge School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 17 Sep
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Nurse

Tonbridge School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 17 Sep

Cleaner

Ipswich High School

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  • Part-time
  • Suffolk
  • 18 Sep
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Cleaner

Ipswich High School

  • Part-time
  • Suffolk
  • 18 Sep

Gardener

St Albans School

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 18 Sep
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Gardener

St Albans School

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 18 Sep

Sports Coach

St Peter's School York

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  • Part-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 18 Sep
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Sports Coach

St Peter's School York

  • Part-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 18 Sep

Day Matron(s)

Wycombe Abbey

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 20 Sep
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Day Matron(s)

Wycombe Abbey

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 20 Sep

History Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus

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  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 20 Sep
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History Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus

  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 20 Sep

Maths Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus logo
  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 20 Sep
OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus logo
Maths Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus

  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 20 Sep

Explore careers in independent education across ISC schools including full-time, part-time, and term-time only positions. Browse both teaching and non-teaching school jobs including administration, support roles, facilities management, and educational leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about careers at ISC schools

Independent schools offer diverse career opportunities including teaching positions, leadership roles, administrative jobs, support staff positions, and operational roles. Our member schools seek talented professionals across all educational functions, from classroom teachers to facilities management.

Yes, independent schools regularly recruit for non-teaching positions including administrative staff, finance personnel, maintenance technicians, catering staff, marketing roles, IT support, and various school support positions. These roles are essential to the successful operation of independent schools.

Browse our listings to discover education support roles including teaching assistants, learning support staff, pastoral care positions, and specialised educational support jobs. You can use the filters at the top of the page to narrow down positions by role type, location, or tenure.

Qualification requirements vary by position. Teaching roles typically require relevant educational qualifications and experience in preparatory education. Support and administrative positions may require specific professional qualifications or relevant experience. Each job listing includes detailed requirements for the specific role.

Leadership positions such as heads of department, deputy heads, and headteachers are regularly posted on our job board. These senior roles require demonstrated leadership experience and a strong track record in educational settings. Apply directly through the job listing page for each position.