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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Deputy Head

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Pinewood School

Pinewood School seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving Prep School on the Senior Leadership Team helping drive academic excellence and deliver superb pastoral care.

Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Wiltshire
  • 9 Jan
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Head of Early Years

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Dulwich Prep & Senior

We are excited to invite applications from strategic, collaborative, and compassionate leaders to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of Head of Early Years, reporting to the Head Master, from the start of the Autumn Term 2026.

Early Years Specialist Head of Department Senior Leadership Team Teacher
  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 9 Jan

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.

Head of Pre-Prep

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Somerhill

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join Somerhill as Head of Pre-Prep from September 2026.

Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 7 Jan

SEND teacher for 6-9 yr olds

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Salterford House School

Are you a creative and caring teacher with a passion for helping SEND children thrive in a bespoke provision ? We are looking for a dedicated full time SEND teacher to join our supportive team from January 2026.

SEN Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Nottinghamshire
  • 9 Jan

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.

Gardener

Pocklington School

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  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 15 Dec
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Gardener

Pocklington School

  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 15 Dec

Site Operative

Warwick Schools Foundation

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  • Full-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 17 Dec
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Site Operative

Warwick Schools Foundation

  • Full-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 17 Dec

Site Operative

Warwick Schools Foundation

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  • Full-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 18 Dec
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Site Operative

Warwick Schools Foundation

  • Full-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 18 Dec

Chef

Felsted School

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  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 17 Dec
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Chef

Felsted School

  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 17 Dec

School Administrator

St John's Leatherhead

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 22 Dec
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School Administrator

St John's Leatherhead

  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 22 Dec

Gap Student

Thomas's Battersea

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  • Full-time, Gap Year
  • South West London
  • 17 Dec
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Gap Student

Thomas's Battersea

  • Full-time, Gap Year
  • South West London
  • 17 Dec

Head Teacher

Charlotte House Preparatory School for Girls

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 24 Dec
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Head Teacher

Charlotte House Preparatory School for Girls

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 24 Dec

Head of Dance

Kingston Grammar School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 19 Dec
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Head of Dance

Kingston Grammar School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 19 Dec

First Aider

The Grange School

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  • Part-time
  • Cheshire
  • 29 Dec
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First Aider

The Grange School

  • Part-time
  • Cheshire
  • 29 Dec

EYFS Teacher

Caelum House School

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 24 Dec
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EYFS Teacher

Caelum House School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 24 Dec

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.