Independent School Jobs

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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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Head of History

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Channing School

Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Head of History to lead our highly successful and academically ambitious History Department from January 2027

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • North London
  • 15 Sep
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Head of Computing

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Leicester Grammar School

We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and forward-thinking educator to join LGS as Head of Computing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a successful department and play a key role in shaping the future direction of Computing and Computer Science across the School.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 16 Sep
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Teacher of English

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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
  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 27 Sep
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Director of Music

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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
  • Full-time
  • North London
  • 21 Sep
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Head

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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
  • Full-time
  • Somerset
  • 28 Sep
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Head of Learning Support (SENCO)

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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
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 1 Oct

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

Nursery Practitioner

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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
  • Full-time
  • Suffolk
  • 4 Oct

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

School Administration Assistant and Receptionist

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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
  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 21 Sep

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
  • 10 Oct

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.

Librarian

St Leonards School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Sep
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Librarian

St Leonards School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Sep

Head of Drama

St Leonards School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Sep
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Head of Drama

St Leonards School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Sep

Maths Teacher

The Southover Partnership

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 11 Sep
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Maths Teacher

The Southover Partnership

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 11 Sep

HR Assistant

Dulwich College

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  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 14 Sep
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HR Assistant

Dulwich College

  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 14 Sep

HR Officer

City of London Freemen's School

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  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 14 Sep
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HR Officer

City of London Freemen's School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 14 Sep

HR Advisor

Tormead School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 14 Sep
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HR Advisor

Tormead School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 14 Sep

Lead Rowing Coach

King's Worcester

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 14 Sep
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Lead Rowing Coach

King's Worcester

  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 14 Sep

Nursery Manager

The Abbey School

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Berkshire
  • 14 Sep
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Nursery Manager

The Abbey School

  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Berkshire
  • 14 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.