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.

The Leys School

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation.

Support Staff

The Hall School

The Hall is seeking an inspiring, collaborative leader to elevate its sporting culture and physical education programs by combining coaching excellence with a forward-thinking vision for the entire school community.

Head of Department

Channing School

Channing Junior School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Head (Academic) to join our Senior Team from September 2026.

Senior Leadership Team Deputy Head

Somerhill

Somerhill are looking for an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Deputy Head, Academic to join our thriving school.

Deputy Head

Pinewood School

Pinewood School seek to appoint a Design & Technology teacher for September 2026. This is an exciting new role which will be responsible for delivering D&T lessons mainly to pupils in Years 7 & 8 but a willingness to also teach younger pupils is required.

Teacher

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.

Tonbridge School

We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team.

Support Staff

Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified, experienced Teacher of French (Maternity Cover) to join this outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Teacher

The Hall School

The Hall School seeks a nurturing Part-time Matron for the Middle and Senior to provide first-aid and pastoral care. This term-time role features a unique alternating schedule and excellent benefits.

School Nurse/Matron

Tonbridge School

The Governors of Tonbridge School would like to appoint a Head of Economics and Social Sciences for September 2026.

Head of Department

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

Homefield Preparatory School

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner to join our successful team as we look to expand our current provision in our Art and Design Technology department.

Teacher

Withington Girls' School

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

Teaching Assistant

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.

Campaign Manager

Alleyn's Senior School

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South East London
  • 1 Mar
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Campaign Manager

Alleyn's Senior School

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South East London
  • 1 Mar

Cleaner

Swanbourne House

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

Swanbourne House

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

SENCO

Queen's College London

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  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 2 Mar
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SENCO

Queen's College London

  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 2 Mar

Head of Hockey

Mount Kelly College

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Devon
  • 2 Mar
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Head of Hockey

Mount Kelly College

  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Devon
  • 2 Mar

Art Teacher

Thomas's Clapham

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 2 Mar
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Art Teacher

Thomas's Clapham

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 2 Mar

Key Worker

The Southover Partnership

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 2 Mar
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Key Worker

The Southover Partnership

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 2 Mar

Science Teacher

The Southover Partnership

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 2 Mar
The Southover Partnership logo
Science Teacher

The Southover Partnership

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 2 Mar

Head Chef

St Benedict's School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • West London
  • 2 Mar
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Head Chef

St Benedict's School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • West London
  • 2 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.