Independent School Jobs

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

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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.

Librarian

St Leonards School

St Leonards School logo
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 13 Sep
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Librarian

St Leonards School

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

Lifeguards

Abingdon School

Abingdon School logo
  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Oxfordshire
  • 11 Sep
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Lifeguards

Abingdon School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Oxfordshire
  • 11 Sep

Yard Groom

Milton Abbey School

Milton Abbey School logo
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Dorset
  • 11 Sep
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Yard Groom

Milton Abbey School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Dorset
  • 11 Sep

Receptionist

Banstead Preparatory School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 11 Sep
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Receptionist

Banstead Preparatory School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 11 Sep

HR Advisor

Tormead School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 14 Sep
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HR Advisor

Tormead School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 14 Sep

Lead Rowing Coach

King's Worcester

King's Worcester logo
  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 14 Sep
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Lead Rowing Coach

King's Worcester

  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 14 Sep

Cleaner

Ipswich High School

Ipswich High School logo
  • Part-time
  • Suffolk
  • 18 Sep
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Cleaner

Ipswich High School

  • Part-time
  • Suffolk
  • 18 Sep

Caretaker

Surbiton High School

Surbiton High School logo
  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 17 Sep
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Caretaker

Surbiton High School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 17 Sep

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.