Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding IAPS member prep schools across the UK and worldwide. 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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English Teacher

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Brighton College Prep Handcross

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic English Teacher to cover maternity leave for January 2026.

Teacher
  • Maternity
  • West Sussex
  • 13 Oct
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KS1/KS2 Prep School Teacher

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Banstead Preparatory School

Do you love helping children grow into curious, confident, and independent learners? Are you excited by the idea of teaching in a vibrant Prep School where every day brings new opportunities to inspire?

Teacher
  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 17 Oct
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Finance Manager

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Upton House School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, analytical and adaptable Finance Manager, with a strong attention to detail to join our outstanding Finance team working in a highly regarded Prep School with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Bursar Support Staff
  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Berkshire
  • 2 Nov
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Premises Manager

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Upton House School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, practical and motivated hands-on Premises Manager to join our outstanding Site team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Support Staff
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Berkshire
  • 5 Nov

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 Learning Strategies & EAL / SENDCO

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Tonbridge School

The Governors of Tonbridge School would like to appoint a Head of Learning Strategies & EAL / SENDCO ideally to start in January 2026, but applications will be considered from candidates who cannot start until April 2026.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 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.

Fencing Coach

St Benedict's School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West London
  • 9 Oct
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Fencing Coach

St Benedict's School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West London
  • 9 Oct

School Nurse

Berkhamsted School

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  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 9 Oct
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School Nurse

Berkhamsted School

  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 9 Oct

School Nurse

St Hugh's School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 9 Oct
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School Nurse

St Hugh's School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 9 Oct

Art Technician

King Henry VIII Senior School

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  • Part-time
  • West Midlands
  • 9 Oct
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Art Technician

King Henry VIII Senior School

  • Part-time
  • West Midlands
  • 9 Oct

SENDCo

St Francis' College

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 10 Oct
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SENDCo

St Francis' College

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 10 Oct

School Matron

The Blue Coat School

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  • Full-time
  • West Midlands
  • 10 Oct
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School Matron

The Blue Coat School

  • Full-time
  • West Midlands
  • 10 Oct

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.