Independent School Jobs

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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.

Part-Time Inclusion Lead (SENDCO)

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Woodford Green Preparatory School

Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking a skilled and committed Inclusion Lead to join our Inclusion Team.

SEN Specialist Senior Leadership Team Teacher
  • Part-time
  • Essex
  • 8 Jun

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

Teacher of French

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The New Beacon

The School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Teacher of French to join our team from September 2026 on either a full time or part time basis.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Kent
  • 12 Jun

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KS2 Teacher

St John's Preparatory and Senior School

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 29 May
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KS2 Teacher

St John's Preparatory and Senior School

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 29 May

KS2 Teacher

The Old School Henstead

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  • Full-time
  • Suffolk
  • 31 May
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KS2 Teacher

The Old School Henstead

  • Full-time
  • Suffolk
  • 31 May

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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.