Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 298 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.

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 Manager

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Somerhill

We are looking to recruit a strategic and hands on individual who would relish the opportunity to work with us to plan, design and deliver our marketing strategy and activities. The role will report to the Head and will work closely with the Admissions team.

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 21 Aug

Head of Computing & IT

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Pennthorpe School

We are seeking an inspirational, enthusiastic and technically skilled Head of Computing & IT to join our vibrant school community. This exciting and varied role sits at the intersection of education and technology.

Administration Head of Department
  • Term Time
  • West Sussex
  • 21 Aug

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.

School Caretaker

Northwood College for Girls GDST

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • North West London
  • 31 Jul
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School Caretaker

Northwood College for Girls GDST

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • North West London
  • 31 Jul

Rowing Coaches

King's School Canterbury

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Jul
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Rowing Coaches

King's School Canterbury

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

Nurse

Tonbridge School

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Jul
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Nurse

Tonbridge School

  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Jul

Careers Advisor

King Henry VIII Senior School

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  • Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 31 Jul
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Careers Advisor

King Henry VIII Senior School

  • Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 31 Jul

Cleaner

Swanbourne House

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 2 Aug
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Cleaner

Swanbourne House

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 2 Aug

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.