Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 308 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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Deputy Head of the Prep School

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Kingswood School

A leadership opportunity at the heart of an ambitious, nurturing and forward-looking school

Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Somerset
  • 12 Oct
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School Administrator/ PA

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Caelum House School

Part Time School Administrator/ PA required to help us with general running of our specialist school in Knightsbridge

Administration
  • Part-time
  • South West London
  • 14 Oct
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Head of RGS The Grange

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RGS The Grange

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of RGS The Grange at RGS The Grange.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Worcestershire
  • 12 Oct
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Early Years Educator

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Caelum House School

Early Years Educator needed for our mixed EYFS Nursery and Reception class at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 14 Oct

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.

EYFS/ KS1 Teaching Assistant

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Somerhill

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Somerhill, a leading independent prep school in the Southeast, for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our successful pre-prep team.

Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Kent
  • 6 Oct

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

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
  • 31 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.

Bank Nurse

Downside School

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  • Part-time
  • Somerset
  • 5 Oct
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Bank Nurse

Downside School

  • Part-time
  • Somerset
  • 5 Oct

HR Assistant

Royal Grammar School Newcastle

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  • Full-time
  • Tyne & Wear
  • 5 Oct
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HR Assistant

Royal Grammar School Newcastle

  • Full-time
  • Tyne & Wear
  • 5 Oct

Headteacher

St Augustine's Priory

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  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 6 Oct
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Headteacher

St Augustine's Priory

  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 6 Oct

Head of Year 6

Leicester Grammar School

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  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 7 Oct
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Head of Year 6

Leicester Grammar School

  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 7 Oct

Librarian

St Albans School

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Hertfordshire
  • 7 Oct
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Librarian

St Albans School

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Hertfordshire
  • 7 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.