Independent School Jobs

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

ISC connects you with career opportunities at over 1,400 leading independent prep, senior day and boarding schools. Explore exceptional roles at schools known for inspiring education and supportive communities. Begin your journey today.

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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.

Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for an experienced Late Stay Manager, to join this happy and outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Support Staff

Tonbridge School

We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team.

Support Staff

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.

Accountant

St Hugh's School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 16 Feb
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Accountant

St Hugh's School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 16 Feb

Housekeeper

Stowe School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 22 Feb
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Housekeeper

Stowe School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 22 Feb

Weekend Rowing Coach

Streatham & Clapham High School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 16 Feb
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Weekend Rowing Coach

Streatham & Clapham High School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 16 Feb

Domestic

Winchester College

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  • Part-time
  • Hampshire
  • 19 Feb
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Domestic

Winchester College

  • Part-time
  • Hampshire
  • 19 Feb

HR Advisor

Christ's Hospital

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  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 20 Feb
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HR Advisor

Christ's Hospital

  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 20 Feb

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.