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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Reception Class Teacher

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The Hall School

Join The Hall School as an inspiring Reception Class Teacher and play a vital role in shaping the very start of our pupils’ learning journey. Apply if you’d love to bring creativity, curiosity, and a passion for early years learning to life.

Teacher
  • Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 22 Jun
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Key Stage 1 Teacher

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Brighton College Prep Handcross

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint an exceptional Key Stage 1 Teacher from September 2026 (or Jan 2027 for the right candidate)

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 2 Jul
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Teacher of Theology - Part time

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Woldingham School

Woldingham School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified teacher of Theology to join its highly successful and well-regarded department.

Teacher
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 8 Jul

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.

Head of History

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Somerhill

Somerhill School seeks to appoint a dynamic, well-qualified & inspirational teacher to lead the History Department on a maternity cover basis. The Head of History will provide strong academic leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Kent
  • 17 Jun

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.

Teacher of Music

Sir William Perkins's School

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  • Full-time, Maternity
  • Surrey
  • 14 Jun
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Teacher of Music

Sir William Perkins's School

  • Full-time, Maternity
  • Surrey
  • 14 Jun

Head of Maths

Abingdon Preparatory School

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  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 15 Jun
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Head of Maths

Abingdon Preparatory School

  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 15 Jun

Sports Coach

Winchester House School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 15 Jun
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Sports Coach

Winchester House School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 15 Jun

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.