Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 280 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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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
  • 18 Jul

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.

Early Years Educator

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Caelum House School

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

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 18 Jul

Head of Finance & Operations

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Pennthorpe School

The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes day-to-day responsibility for the school’s financial systems, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.

Administration Bursar
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 19 Jul

Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

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Pennthorpe School

We are seeking a practical and reliable Maintenance & Grounds Assistant to help maintain our buildings, grounds and sports facilities, ensuring that Pennthorpe remains a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 23 Jul

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.

Lifeguard

George Watson's College

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  • Part-time
  • Scotland
  • 19 Jul
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Lifeguard

George Watson's College

  • Part-time
  • Scotland
  • 19 Jul

Network Manager

The Godolphin and Latymer School

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 19 Jul
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Network Manager

The Godolphin and Latymer School

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 19 Jul

Duty Nurse

Fettes College

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 21 Jul
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Duty Nurse

Fettes College

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 21 Jul

Camp Manager

St Francis' College

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 19 Jul
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Camp Manager

St Francis' College

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 19 Jul

School Nurse

Blackheath Prep

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 20 Jul
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School Nurse

Blackheath Prep

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 20 Jul

Minibus Driver

Winchester House School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 21 Jul
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Minibus Driver

Winchester House School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 21 Jul

Bank Nurses

Shiplake College

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  • Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 23 Jul
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Bank Nurses

Shiplake College

  • Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 23 Jul

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.