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.

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MIS & Data Officer

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The Hall School

Join The Hall as our MIS & Data Officer, supporting staff and pupils while managing key data systems. You’ll solve problems, streamline workflows, keep data accurate, and produce reports that guide decisions.

Support Staff
  • Part-time
  • North West London
  • 31 May
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Head of Human Resources

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The Hall School

Lead the HR function at The Hall, a distinguished independent boys’ school. Drive people strategy, modernise practice and shape a high‑performing, future‑focused workforce. A standout opportunity for an exceptional HR leader.

Support Staff
  • Part-time
  • North West London
  • 8 Jun

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.

Counsellor

Lady Eleanor Holles

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 27 May
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Counsellor

Lady Eleanor Holles

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 27 May

Rowing Coach

St Peter's School York

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  • Fixed Term
  • Yorkshire
  • 28 May
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Rowing Coach

St Peter's School York

  • Fixed Term
  • Yorkshire
  • 28 May

Cleaner

King's Ely

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  • Part-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 29 May
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Cleaner

King's Ely

  • Part-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 29 May

Cleaner

Caterham School

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Surrey
  • 29 May
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Cleaner

Caterham School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Surrey
  • 29 May

Head Chef

George Heriot's School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 29 May
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Head Chef

George Heriot's School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 29 May

Caretaker

Downe House School

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  • Part-time
  • Berkshire
  • 29 May
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Caretaker

Downe House School

  • Part-time
  • Berkshire
  • 29 May

Gardener

The Oratory School

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  • Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 30 May
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Gardener

The Oratory School

  • Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 30 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.