Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 242 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.

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Director of Marketing & Admissions

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St George's College Weybridge

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Marketing & Admissions to provide strategic leadership of marketing and admissions across both schools.

Admissions/Registrar Marketing/Communications Senior Leadership Team Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 2 Sep
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EYFS/ KS1 Teacher

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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
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 5 Sep

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.

Marketing and Communications Manager

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Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified, experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to join this outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 14 Sep

Social Media and Digital Content Creator

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Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified, experienced Social Media and Digital Content Creator to join this outstandingly successful independent day school for girls

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 14 Sep

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.

Fencing Coach

King's School Canterbury

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Aug
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Fencing Coach

King's School Canterbury

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Aug

Artist in Residence

Lady Eleanor Holles

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  • Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 31 Aug
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Artist in Residence

Lady Eleanor Holles

  • Temporary, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 31 Aug

Gardener

St Albans School

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 1 Sep
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Gardener

St Albans School

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 1 Sep

Minibus Driver

Coventry School Foundation

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 31 Aug
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Minibus Driver

Coventry School Foundation

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 31 Aug

Lifeguard

St Peter's School York

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  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 1 Sep
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Lifeguard

St Peter's School York

  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 1 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.