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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 Marketing & Admissions

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The Royal Hospital School

Royal Hospital School are looking to appoint a Head of Marketing and Admissions responsible for driving pupil recruitment, leading the School’s marketing and admissions strategies, and enhancing the School’s reputation and brand both nationally and internationally. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, they contribute to the overall strategic leadership of the School while acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Royal Hospital School and its educational offering.

Head of Department Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • Suffolk
  • 3 Nov
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Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

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Walhampton

Walhampton School is seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring and ambitious Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and develop the teaching of French across our school, from Pre-Prep through to Year 8.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Hampshire
  • 13 Nov

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 EYFS

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Caelum House School

Head of EYFS for our 2 specialist nurseries and Reception classes across Knightsbridge and Pimlico, Central London

Early Years Specialist Head of Department Head of Year SEN Specialist Senior Leadership Team Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 18 Nov

Other Independent school job vacancies for Head of Department

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Head of Art

Alleyn's Oakfield

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • South East London
  • 2 Nov
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Head of Art

Alleyn's Oakfield

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • South East London
  • 2 Nov

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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.