Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding IAPS member prep schools across the UK and worldwide. Start your search below.

ISC connects you with career opportunities at over 1,400 leading independent prep, senior day and boarding schools. Explore exceptional roles at schools known for inspiring education and supportive communities. Begin your journey today.

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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.

Buckingham Preparatory School

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Head Teacher to continue to drive the school forward. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and committed individual to lead our school to the next stage of its development. You will have the ability and vision to plan, lead and deliver the strategic management of the school. The successful candidate will have the commitment and drive to support and promote excellent outcomes for all our pupils as they progress through the school and move onto some of the best academic senior schools in the country.

Head

Dulwich Prep & Senior

We are excited to invite applications from strategic, collaborative, and compassionate leaders to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of Head of Early Years, reporting to the Head Master, from the start of the Autumn Term 2026.

Early Years Specialist Head of Department Senior Leadership Team 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.

Salterford House School

Are you a creative and caring teacher with a passion for helping SEND children thrive in a bespoke provision ? We are looking for a dedicated full time SEND teacher to join our supportive team from January 2026.

SEN Specialist

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 maths

Windlesham House School

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  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 11 Dec
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Head of maths

Windlesham House School

  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 11 Dec

Events Manager

Kingston Grammar School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 10 Dec
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Events Manager

Kingston Grammar School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 10 Dec

KS2 Teacher

St Augustine's Priory

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  • Part-time
  • West London
  • 11 Dec
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KS2 Teacher

St Augustine's Priory

  • Part-time
  • West London
  • 11 Dec

Sports Coach

Farleigh School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Hampshire
  • 11 Dec
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Sports Coach

Farleigh School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Hampshire
  • 11 Dec

Caretaker

Bancroft's School

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  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 12 Dec
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Caretaker

Bancroft's School

  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 12 Dec

Head Teacher

Buckingham Preparatory School

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 12 Dec
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Head Teacher

Buckingham Preparatory School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 12 Dec

KS1 Teacher

St Helen's College

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  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 12 Dec
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KS1 Teacher

St Helen's College

  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 12 Dec

Lunchtime Assistant

Auckland College Independent School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Merseyside
  • 12 Dec
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Lunchtime Assistant

Auckland College Independent School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Merseyside
  • 12 Dec

Receptionist

Alleyn's Junior School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 12 Dec
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Receptionist

Alleyn's Junior School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 12 Dec

Minibus driver

Headington Rye Oxford

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 13 Dec
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Minibus driver

Headington Rye Oxford

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 13 Dec

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.