Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding ISC schools across the UK and worldwide, with 482 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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Head of Early Years Foundation Stage

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Woodford Green Preparatory School

We are seeking an outstanding Head of EYFS to lead and develop our Early Years provision from September 2026.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 16 Mar
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Deputy Head Pastoral

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Woldingham School

The Deputy Head Pastoral will take key responsibility for the pastoral life of the School and will lead the Pastoral Leadership Team.

Senior Leadership Team Teacher Deputy Head
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 17 Mar
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Head of Engineering

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Somerhill

Somerhill is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Engineering to contribute to whole school strategic development planning, ensuring engineering initiatives align with the school’s broader academic and co-curricular vision.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 19 Mar
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Teacher of Physics - Full and/or Part Time

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Channing School

Channing School is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our vibrant Science Department from September 2026.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • North London
  • 18 Mar
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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

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.

Teaching Assistant- Junior School

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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 Teaching Assistant to join this happy and outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 16 Mar

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

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.

Teaching Assistant

Aldwickbury School

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 15 Mar
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Teaching Assistant

Aldwickbury School

  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 15 Mar

School Nurse

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 16 Mar
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School Nurse

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 16 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.