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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Finance Manager

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Upton House School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, analytical and adaptable Finance Manager, with a strong attention to detail to join our outstanding Finance team working in a highly regarded Prep School with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Bursar Support Staff
  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Berkshire
  • 2 Nov
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Learning Support Assistant

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Upton House School

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, kind and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our exceptional Learning Support Team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant
  • Part-time
  • Berkshire
  • 4 Nov
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Premises Manager

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Upton House School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, practical and motivated hands-on Premises Manager to join our outstanding Site team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Support Staff
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Berkshire
  • 5 Nov
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Site Assistant

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Upton House School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, practical and motivated Site Assistant to join our outstanding Site team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Support Staff
  • Part-time
  • Berkshire
  • 5 Nov

Other Independent school job vacancies in Berkshire

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.

Data Manager

St George's Ascot

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Berkshire
  • 17 Oct
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Data Manager

St George's Ascot

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Berkshire
  • 17 Oct

Caretaker

Downe House School

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  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 24 Oct
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Caretaker

Downe House School

  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 24 Oct

Teacher of PE

St George's Ascot

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Berkshire
  • 3 Nov
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Teacher of PE

St George's Ascot

  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Berkshire
  • 3 Nov

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.