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.

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.

Communications Manager

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Somerhill

We are looking for a dynamic and professional communications manager to join our friendly Admissions and Marketing team. This is a term time role, working Monday to Friday from 8.30/9am - 4.30/5pm, starting in January 2027.

Administration Admissions/Registrar Marketing/Communications Support Staff
  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 29 Nov

After School Provision Assistant

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Somerhill

The Somerhill Pre-Prep team are looking for a caring, organised and experienced individual to join our after school provision team, working flexibly from 2.45pm-6pm. The role is term time and we welcome applicants seeking part week arrangements.

Support Staff Teaching Assistant
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Dec

Other 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.

Football Coach

Dulwich College

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South East London
  • 13 Nov
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Football Coach

Dulwich College

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South East London
  • 13 Nov

Chaplain

King's Worcester

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 16 Nov
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Chaplain

King's Worcester

  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 16 Nov

Head Chef

George Heriot's School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Nov
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Head Chef

George Heriot's School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Nov

Science Technician

Bolton School Boys' Division

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 16 Nov
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Science Technician

Bolton School Boys' Division

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 16 Nov

Gap Year Student

Alleyn's Junior School

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  • Fixed Term, Gap Year, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 19 Nov
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Gap Year Student

Alleyn's Junior School

  • Fixed Term, Gap Year, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 19 Nov

Head Chef

Oundle School

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  • Part-time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 19 Nov
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Head Chef

Oundle School

  • Part-time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 19 Nov

Minibus Driver

Headington Oxford

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 19 Nov
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Minibus Driver

Headington Oxford

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 19 Nov

Cleaners

Eastbourne College Incorporated

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  • Part-time
  • East Sussex
  • 20 Nov
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Cleaners

Eastbourne College Incorporated

  • Part-time
  • East Sussex
  • 20 Nov

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.