Independent School Jobs

Find teaching, leadership, and support roles at outstanding IAPS member prep schools across the UK and worldwide. Start your search below.

ISC connects you with career opportunities at over 1,400 leading independent prep, senior day and boarding schools. Explore exceptional roles at schools known for inspiring education and supportive communities. Begin your journey today.

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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.

Summerhill School

Exciting opportunity to work in the oldest children's democracy in the world, with an mixed age group of Primary students.

Teacher

Other Independent school job vacancies

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 KS2

Royal Grammar School, Guildford

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 6 Nov
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Teacher of KS2

Royal Grammar School, Guildford

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 6 Nov

Graphic Designer

King's College School Wimbledon

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 6 Nov
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Graphic Designer

King's College School Wimbledon

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 6 Nov

HR Advisor

Dulwich College

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  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 6 Nov
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HR Advisor

Dulwich College

  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 6 Nov

Cleaner

New Hall School

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  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 7 Nov
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Cleaner

New Hall School

  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 7 Nov

Overnight Carer

Chetham's School of Music

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  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 7 Nov
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Overnight Carer

Chetham's School of Music

  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 7 Nov

PE Administrator

Lady Eleanor Holles

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 7 Nov
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PE Administrator

Lady Eleanor Holles

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 7 Nov

Teacher of Geography

King's High Warwick

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Term Time
  • Warwickshire
  • 7 Nov
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Teacher of Geography

King's High Warwick

  • Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Term Time
  • Warwickshire
  • 7 Nov

Cover Teachers

Hurstpierpoint College

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • West Sussex
  • 8 Nov
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Cover Teachers

Hurstpierpoint College

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • West Sussex
  • 8 Nov

Minibus Driver

Coventry School Foundation

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  • Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 9 Nov
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Minibus Driver

Coventry School Foundation

  • Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 9 Nov

Lead Nurse

Queenswood

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 9 Nov
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Lead Nurse

Queenswood

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 9 Nov

HLTA

The Southover Partnership

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 10 Nov
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HLTA

The Southover Partnership

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 10 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.