Independent School Jobs

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Independent school job vacancies for Support Staff

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.

HR Assistant

Alleyn's Senior School

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  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 30 Apr
Alleyn's Senior School logo
HR Assistant

Alleyn's Senior School

  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 30 Apr

Cleaner

St Francis' College

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  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 30 Apr
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Cleaner

St Francis' College

  • Part-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 30 Apr

Librarian

Bury Grammar School

Bury Grammar School logo
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 1 May
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Librarian

Bury Grammar School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 1 May

Cover Supervisor

The King's School Gloucester

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Gloucestershire
  • 1 May
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Cover Supervisor

The King's School Gloucester

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Gloucestershire
  • 1 May

Physics Technician

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton School Boys' Division logo
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 7 May
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Physics Technician

Bolton School Boys' Division

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 7 May

Plumber

Strathallan School

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  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 10 May
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Plumber

Strathallan School

  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 10 May

Electrician

Strathallan School

Strathallan School logo
  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 10 May
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Electrician

Strathallan School

  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 10 May

Housekeeper

Stowe School

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  • Part-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 10 May
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Housekeeper

Stowe School

  • Part-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 10 May

Chaplain

St Swithun's School

St Swithun's School logo
  • Full-time
  • Hampshire
  • 11 May
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Chaplain

St Swithun's School

  • Full-time
  • Hampshire
  • 11 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.