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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EYFS Teacher

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Caelum House School

Class teacher needed for our mixed EYFS Nursery and Reception class at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 31 Jan
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Music Teacher

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Woodford Green Preparatory School

Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners? Do you have the vision, experience, and passion to support our Director of Music in a thriving Independent Preparatory School? Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Part-time Music Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community to support our Director of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils, ensuring their well-being and success in an inclusive, nurturing environment.

Teacher
  • Part-time
  • Essex
  • 8 Feb
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Deputy Head of Science

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Brighton College Prep Handcross

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Science to start in September 2026.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 26 Feb

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.

Key Stage 2 Form Teacher

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Haberdashers’ Castle House School

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join Haberdashers' Castle House School from Easter 2026. The school has seen unprecedented growth recently and we now seek an additional, outstanding teacher to join our team.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Shropshire
  • 8 Feb

Year 2 Teacher

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Caelum House School

Class teacher needed for our Year 2 class (5 pupils) at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 10 Feb

Other Independent school job vacancies for Teacher

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.

Head of Art

Loretto School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 1 Feb
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Head of Art

Loretto School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 1 Feb

Teacher of Classics

North London Collegiate School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 2 Feb
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Teacher of Classics

North London Collegiate School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 2 Feb

Head of Art

Francis Holland, Sloane Square

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 2 Feb
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Head of Art

Francis Holland, Sloane Square

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 2 Feb

Teacher

Rowan Preparatory School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 4 Feb
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Teacher

Rowan Preparatory School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 4 Feb

Head of Football

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb
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Head of Football

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb

Head of Hockey

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb
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Head of Hockey

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb

Maths Teacher

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb
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Maths Teacher

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb

Head of STEM

St Helen's School

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 8 Feb
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Head of STEM

St Helen's School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 8 Feb

PE Teacher

Thornton College

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  • Part-time, Maternity, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 6 Feb
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PE Teacher

Thornton College

  • Part-time, Maternity, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 6 Feb

KS2 Class Teacher

The King's School Gloucester

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Gloucestershire
  • 6 Feb
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KS2 Class Teacher

The King's School Gloucester

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Gloucestershire
  • 6 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.