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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 Physics

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Woldingham School

Join a thriving and ambitious department where Physics is both highly valued and exceptionally successful.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 20 Apr
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Head of Junior School Music

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The Hall School

A dynamic musician is sought to lead and grow a vibrant Junior School music programme, directing lessons, ensembles, and major performances.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 20 Apr
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Head of Economics

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Woldingham School

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Department with a passion for education. The post will suit an individual, committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience for every pupil and leading a high- profile department in the school.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 22 Apr
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Head of Design Technology

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Somerhill

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

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 26 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.

Head of German

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Woldingham School

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and committed Head of German with strong subject knowledge and a clear vision for curriculum development.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 22 Apr

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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.

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