Independent School Jobs

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

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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.

Receptionist

St Mary's School, Hampstead

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • North West London
  • 29 May
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Receptionist

St Mary's School, Hampstead

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • North West London
  • 29 May

HR Manager

Danes Hill School

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  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 29 May
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HR Manager

Danes Hill School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 29 May

Lifeguard

Repton School

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  • Part-time
  • Derbyshire
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Lifeguard

Repton School

  • Part-time
  • Derbyshire

HR Advisor

Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Scotland
  • 27 May
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HR Advisor

Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Scotland
  • 27 May

HR Officer

Tormead School

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  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 15 Jun
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HR Officer

Tormead School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 15 Jun

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.