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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Assistant Director of Music

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Woldingham School

Music plays an important part of life at Woldingham and sits at the heart of an exceptionally strong performing arts experience.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 5 Nov
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Teacher KS1/KS2 1 year ftc with possibility for extension

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Homefield Preparatory School

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Homefield Prep for a professional and inspirational KS1/KS2 teacher to join our talented and committed staff team. Experience in EYFS would be an advantage.

Teacher
  • Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 16 Nov
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Head of Marketing & Admissions

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The Royal Hospital School

Royal Hospital School are looking to appoint a Head of Marketing and Admissions responsible for driving pupil recruitment, leading the School’s marketing and admissions strategies, and enhancing the School’s reputation and brand both nationally and internationally. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, they contribute to the overall strategic leadership of the School while acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Royal Hospital School and its educational offering.

Head of Department Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • Suffolk
  • 12 Nov
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Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

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Walhampton

Walhampton School is seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring and ambitious Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and develop the teaching of French across our school, from Pre-Prep through to Year 8.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Hampshire
  • 13 Nov
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Assistant Head

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Caelum House School

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Deputy Head for our Unique SEND School in the heart of SW7.

Head
  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 18 Nov
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Campaigns and Digital Marketing Officer

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Eltham College

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and ambitious Campaigns and Digital Officer to develop outstanding marketing and content campaigns that are in keeping with the profile of one of the UK's leading schools. In this exciting new role, working across Eltham College, its Junior School, and Blackheath Prep, you'll be our expert in audience engagement and reach, working primarily across digital and social media platforms but also traditional channels such as print and outdoor.

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 19 Nov
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Head of Estates

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The Hall School

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Estates.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 30 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.

Deputy Headteacher - starting Spring Term 2027

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Avondale Preparatory School

Avondale Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join the vibrant team at our small, independent preparatory school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary school senior leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, committed to the wellbeing and development of every child, and keen to play a significant role in the leadership of a close-knit school community.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Wiltshire
  • 6 Nov

Head of Moorfield School & Nursery

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Bradford Grammar School

Moorfield School & Nursery are looking for an inspirational educator who understands that school leadership is a rare and privileged responsibility and who sees the potential and opportunity.

Head
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 8 Nov

Deputy Head

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Bradford Grammar School

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Deputy Head to help lead Bradford Grammar School, one of the North's leading independent schools with effect from September 2027.

Senior Leadership Team Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 15 Nov

Communications Manager

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Somerhill

We are looking for a dynamic and professional communications manager to join our friendly Admissions and Marketing team. This is a term time role, working Monday to Friday from 8/8.30am - 4/4.30pm, starting in January 2027.

Administration
  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 17 Nov

Head of EYFS

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Caelum House School

Head of EYFS for our 2 specialist nurseries and Reception classes across Knightsbridge and Pimlico, Central London

Early Years Specialist Head of Department Head of Year SEN Specialist Senior Leadership Team Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 18 Nov

After School Provision Assistant

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Somerhill

The Somerhill Pre-Prep team are looking for a caring, organised and experienced individual to join our after school provision team, working flexibly from 2.45pm-6pm. The role is term time and we welcome applicants seeking part week arrangements.

Support Staff Teaching Assistant
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Dec

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.

Head of Admissions

The King's School Gloucester

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Gloucestershire
  • 4 Nov
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Head of Admissions

The King's School Gloucester

  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Gloucestershire
  • 4 Nov

Netball Coach

The King's School Gloucester

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Gloucestershire
  • 4 Nov
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Netball Coach

The King's School Gloucester

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Gloucestershire
  • 4 Nov

Housemaster

Gordonstoun School

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  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 4 Nov
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Housemaster

Gordonstoun School

  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 4 Nov

Overnight Carer

Chetham's School of Music

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  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 4 Nov
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Overnight Carer

Chetham's School of Music

  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 4 Nov

HR Officer

Leicester Grammar School Trust

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  • Part-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 5 Nov
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HR Officer

Leicester Grammar School Trust

  • Part-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 5 Nov

Fencing Coach

St Benedict's School

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West London
  • 5 Nov
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Fencing Coach

St Benedict's School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West London
  • 5 Nov

Netball Coach

King's School Canterbury

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 5 Nov
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Netball Coach

King's School Canterbury

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 5 Nov

Librarian

Royal Grammar School Newcastle

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Tyne & Wear
  • 5 Nov
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Librarian

Royal Grammar School Newcastle

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Tyne & Wear
  • 5 Nov

HR Manager

Pipers Corner School

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  • Full-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 5 Nov
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HR Manager

Pipers Corner School

  • Full-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 5 Nov

Head of Cricket

St Albans High School for Girls

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  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 6 Nov
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Head of Cricket

St Albans High School for Girls

  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 6 Nov

Swimming Coach

St Albans High School for Girls

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  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 6 Nov
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Swimming Coach

St Albans High School for Girls

  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 6 Nov

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.