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.

Caelum House School

Early Years Educator needed for our mixed EYFS Nursery and Reception class at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers

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.

Caelum House School

Class teachers needed for our mixed Reception/ Y1 classes (5 pupils) at our specialist schools in Knightsbridge and Pimlico, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers

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.

Science Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus

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  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 4 Oct
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Science Teacher

OneSchool Global UK Reading Campus

  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 4 Oct

Teacher of PE

St Helen's School

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 4 Oct
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Teacher of PE

St Helen's School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 4 Oct

Maths Teacher

Norwich School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Norfolk
  • 4 Oct
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Maths Teacher

Norwich School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Norfolk
  • 4 Oct

Head of Year 6

Leicester Grammar School

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  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 7 Oct
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Head of Year 6

Leicester Grammar School

  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 7 Oct

Teacher of Art

Queen's College London

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • West London
  • 8 Oct
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Teacher of Art

Queen's College London

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • West London
  • 8 Oct

Teacher of Art

Shiplake College

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  • Full-time, Maternity
  • Oxfordshire
  • 8 Oct
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Teacher of Art

Shiplake College

  • Full-time, Maternity
  • Oxfordshire
  • 8 Oct

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.