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.
Royal High School Bath
We’re seeking an organised, proactive, people‑focused HR Officer to deliver exceptional HR service to our school community. This pivotal role, will ensure smooth HR operations, impeccable compliance, a warm, professional point of contact for staff.
Administration
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.
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
Other Independent school job vacancies for Administration
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.
- Part-time
- North West London
- 19 Apr
- Part-time
- North West London
- 19 Apr
- Full-time
- East London
- 20 Apr
- Full-time
- East London
- 20 Apr
- Full-time
- North West London
- 19 Apr
- Full-time
- North West London
- 19 Apr
North London Collegiate School
- Part-time
- North West London
- 20 Apr
North London Collegiate School
- Part-time
- North West London
- 20 Apr
The Gleddings Preparatory School
- Part-time
- Yorkshire
- 20 Apr
The Gleddings Preparatory School
- Part-time
- Yorkshire
- 20 Apr
Chetham's School of Music
- Part-time, Temporary
- Greater Manchester
- 20 Apr
Chetham's School of Music
- Part-time, Temporary
- Greater Manchester
- 20 Apr
St Mary's School, Hampstead
- Part-time, Term Time
- North West London
- 23 Apr
St Mary's School, Hampstead
- Part-time, Term Time
- North West London
- 23 Apr
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
- Part-time, Fixed Term
- Tyne & Wear
- 20 Apr
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
- Part-time, Fixed Term
- Tyne & Wear
- 20 Apr
- Part-time
- Oxfordshire
- 24 Apr
- Part-time
- Oxfordshire
- 24 Apr
North London Collegiate School
- Part-time
- North West London
- 22 Apr
North London Collegiate School
- Part-time
- North West London
- 22 Apr
- Full-time
- Hampshire
- 27 Apr
- Full-time
- Hampshire
- 27 Apr
- Full-time
- Cambridgeshire
- 22 Apr
- Full-time
- Cambridgeshire
- 22 Apr
- Full-time
- Cambridgeshire
- 24 Apr
- Full-time
- Cambridgeshire
- 24 Apr
- Full-time
- Hertfordshire
- 24 Apr
- Full-time
- Hertfordshire
- 24 Apr
Manchester High School for Girls
- Part-time, Term Time
- Greater Manchester
- 27 Apr
Manchester High School for Girls
- Part-time, Term Time
- Greater Manchester
- 27 Apr
- Part-time
- Cambridgeshire
- 24 Apr
- Part-time
- Cambridgeshire
- 24 Apr
- Full-time
- South East London
- 30 Apr
- Full-time
- South East London
- 30 Apr
- Part-time
- Oxfordshire
- 27 Apr
- Part-time
- Oxfordshire
- 27 Apr
- Part-time
- Hertfordshire
- 3 May
- Part-time
- Hertfordshire
- 3 May
- Full-time, Fixed Term
- South West London
- 27 Apr
- Full-time, Fixed Term
- South West London
- 27 Apr
- Full-time
- South West London
- 29 Apr
- Full-time
- South West London
- 29 Apr
- Part-time
- Northumberland
- 7 May
- Part-time
- Northumberland
- 7 May
- Part-time
- Berkshire
- 1 May
- Part-time
- Berkshire
- 1 May
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
- Full-time
- Tyne & Wear
- 8 May
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
- Full-time
- Tyne & Wear
- 8 May
- Full-time
- North West London
- 2 May
- Full-time
- North West London
- 2 May
- Full-time
- South East London
- 8 May
- Full-time
- South East London
- 8 May
The Portsmouth Grammar School
- Part-time
- Hampshire
- 11 May
The Portsmouth Grammar School
- Part-time
- Hampshire
- 11 May
- Full-time
- South West London
- 11 May
- Full-time
- South West London
- 11 May
- Full-time, Term Time
- Kent
- 22 May
- Full-time, Term Time
- Kent
- 22 May
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.