Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 364 jobs currently available. Start your search below.

ISC connects you with career opportunities at over 1,400 leading independent prep, senior day and boarding schools. Explore exceptional roles at schools known for inspiring education and supportive communities. Begin your journey today.

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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.

The Hall School

Shape The Hall’s visual identity by capturing authentic moments and creating standout photo, video and design content that brings our school community to life. This fast‑paced, hands‑on role suits a creative storyteller who thrives behind the camera.

Support Staff

The Hall School

Join The Hall School as an inspiring Reception Class Teacher and play a vital role in shaping the very start of our pupils’ learning journey. Apply if you’d love to bring creativity, curiosity, and a passion for early years learning to life.

Teacher

Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School is one of the UK’s leading independent day schools for girls aged 7 to 19, known for outstanding academic results alongside a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and joy in learning.

Admissions/Registrar

Channing School

Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Teacher of Classics to join our highly successful and well-established Classics Department on a 2 term basis from January 2027.

Teacher

Homefield Preparatory School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated SENCO to join our ambitious and nurturing school community. We are seeking an inspiring professional with a deep commitment to inclusive education and a proven ability to ensure that every pupil, whatever his needs or starting point, can flourish academically, socially, and personally.

SEN Specialist

Brighton College Prep Handcross

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint an exceptional Key Stage 1 Teacher from September 2026 (or Jan 2027 for the right candidate)

Teacher

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

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

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

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.

Somerhill

This is an exciting newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a long-term commercial strategy for Somerhill.

Senior Leadership Team

Somerhill

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join Somerhill as Head of Pre-Prep from January 2027.

Head Deputy Head

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

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

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.

Matron

Gordonstoun School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 19 Jun
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Matron

Gordonstoun School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 19 Jun

Registrar

London Christian School

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  • Part-time, Maternity
  • South East London
  • 19 Jun
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Registrar

London Christian School

  • Part-time, Maternity
  • South East London
  • 19 Jun

Class Teacher

London Christian School

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  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 19 Jun
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Class Teacher

London Christian School

  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 19 Jun

Careers Advisor

King Henry VIII Senior School

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  • Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 19 Jun
King Henry VIII Senior School logo
Careers Advisor

King Henry VIII Senior School

  • Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 19 Jun

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.