Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 213 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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Teacher of Theology - Part time

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Woldingham School

Woldingham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified teacher of Theology to join its highly successful and well-regarded department.

Teacher
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 8 Jul
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Reception Teacher

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Banstead Preparatory School

Are you a dynamic EYFS teacher who believes in child-led learning and thrives in a play-rich, curiosity-driven environment? BPS are seeking an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (Maternity) to join our school community from September 2026.

Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Surrey
  • 10 Jul
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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.

Pre-Reception Room Lead

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Belmont Grosvenor School

NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 The successful post holder will be responsible for leading the Pre-Reception room, working with children aged 3 and 4 years. They will ensure high standards of care, learning, and development are consistently maintained throughout the setting. If you would like to discuss this post further, before application please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Early Years Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 3 Jul

HR Adviser

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Tonbridge School

We are seeking a HR Adviser to join our team.

Administration Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 10 Jul

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

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.

Sports Graduate

Queen Anne's School

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Berkshire
  • 30 Jun
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Sports Graduate

Queen Anne's School

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Berkshire
  • 30 Jun

Kitchen Porter

King's School Canterbury

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 30 Jun
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Kitchen Porter

King's School Canterbury

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 30 Jun

Minibus Driver

St Swithun's School

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Hampshire
  • 30 Jun
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Minibus Driver

St Swithun's School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Hampshire
  • 30 Jun

Tennis Coach

Stowe School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 1 Jul
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Tennis Coach

Stowe School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 1 Jul

Teacher of Classics

North London Collegiate School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 2 Jul
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Teacher of Classics

North London Collegiate School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 2 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.