Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 303 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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Director of Music

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Royal High School Bath

At Royal High Bath we are seeking a talented Director of Music to lead our vibrant Music department.

Head of Department
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Somerset
  • 27 Mar
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Director of Marketing and Development

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Queen Mary's School

A Senior Leadership role reporting to the Head & part of the Senior Leadership Team. Leading a dynamic team: Marketing, Admissions, Communication & Front Office. Hold executive responsibility for the school's Development Strategy & commercial income.

Marketing/Communications Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 8 Apr
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Inclusion Teacher - Part Time

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Woodford Green Preparatory School

Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking a skilled and committed Inclusion Teacher to join our Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Inclusion Lead (SENDCo), class teachers and colleagues across the school to support pupils with additional learning needs through targeted teaching and effective inclusive practice.

SEN Specialist Teacher
  • Part-time
  • Essex
  • 3 Apr
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Head of Grounds

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Pinewood School

Pinewood School offers an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful country Prep School in the new role of Head of Grounds. This role will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our 84 acre site which includes extensive sports pitches, astros, gardens, woodlands, ponds and wildlife habitats.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Wiltshire
  • 19 Apr

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.

Early Years Professional

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The New Beacon

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Early Years Professional who will play a key role in supporting the Nursery Teacher and contributing to the smooth and successful running of the nursery classroom.

Early Years Specialist Support Staff Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 26 Mar

Graduate Teacher - Geography

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Tonbridge School

We are recruiting a Graduate Teacher to join our Geography Department from September 2026.

Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Temporary
  • Kent
  • 13 Apr

School Administration Assistant/ Receptionist

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Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified, experienced School Administration Assistant/Receptionist to join this happy and successful independent day school for girls

Administration
  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 20 Apr

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.

Pastry Cook

Hereford Cathedral School

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  • Part-time
  • Herefordshire
  • 24 Mar
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Pastry Cook

Hereford Cathedral School

  • Part-time
  • Herefordshire
  • 24 Mar

Finance Manager

Manchester High School for Girls

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  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 24 Mar
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Finance Manager

Manchester High School for Girls

  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 24 Mar

Gapper

Winchester House School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 25 Mar
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Gapper

Winchester House School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 25 Mar

Cleaner

Swanbourne House

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 25 Mar
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Cleaner

Swanbourne House

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 25 Mar

Maths Teacher

Farleigh School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Hampshire
  • 25 Mar
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Maths Teacher

Farleigh School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Hampshire
  • 25 Mar

Domestic

Repton School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Derbyshire
  • 26 Mar
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Domestic

Repton School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Derbyshire
  • 26 Mar

Librarian

King's Ely

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  • Full-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 26 Mar
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Librarian

King's Ely

  • Full-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 26 Mar

Outdoor Leader

Thomas's London Day Schools

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 26 Mar
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Outdoor Leader

Thomas's London Day Schools

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 26 Mar

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.