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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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Deputy Head (Academic)

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Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School is one of the UK’s leading independent day schools for girls aged 7 to 19, known for outstanding academic results alongside a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and joy in learning.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 5 Feb
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Music Teacher

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Woodford Green Preparatory School

Are you passionate about music education and eager to inspire young learners? Do you have the vision, experience, and passion to support our Director of Music in a thriving Independent Preparatory School? Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a Part-time Music Teacher to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community to support our Director of Music. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Music Teacher to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils, ensuring their well-being and success in an inclusive, nurturing environment.

Teacher
  • Part-time
  • Essex
  • 8 Feb
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Teacher of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

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Channing School

Channing School is seeking an inspiring and committed Teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE) to join our thriving department from September 2026. This role is available full time or part time (4 days) starting from September 2026.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • North London
  • 23 Feb
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Deputy Head of Science

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Brighton College Prep Handcross

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Science to start in September 2026.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 26 Feb

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

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The Ryleys School

An exceptional headship opportunity for September 2026, leading a happy and successful standalone prep school with a strong reputation within a solid catchment area.

Head
  • Full-time
  • Cheshire
  • 3 Feb

Head of Pre-Prep

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Somerhill

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join Somerhill as Head of Pre-Prep from September 2026.

Head Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 23 Feb

Site Services Assistant (Afternoons)

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Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, would like to invite applications for the role of Site Services Assistant.

Support Staff
  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 6 Feb

Key Stage 2 Form Teacher

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Haberdashers’ Castle House School

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join Haberdashers' Castle House School from Easter 2026. The school has seen unprecedented growth recently and we now seek an additional, outstanding teacher to join our team.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Shropshire
  • 8 Feb

Year 2 Teacher

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Caelum House School

Class teacher needed for our Year 2 class (5 pupils) at our specialist school in Knightsbridge, Central London

Early Years Specialist Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • South West London
  • 10 Feb

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.

Deputy Head

The Grange School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Cheshire
  • 5 Feb
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Deputy Head

The Grange School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Cheshire
  • 5 Feb

Senior Nurse

Stowe School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 4 Feb
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Senior Nurse

Stowe School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 4 Feb

Head of Football

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb
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Head of Football

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb

Head of Hockey

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb
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Head of Hockey

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb

Maths Teacher

Thomas’s College

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb
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Maths Teacher

Thomas’s College

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 4 Feb

School Matron

Witham Hall School

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Lincolnshire
  • 5 Feb
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School Matron

Witham Hall School

  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Lincolnshire
  • 5 Feb

Exam Invigilator

Francis Holland, Sloane Square

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 5 Feb
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Exam Invigilator

Francis Holland, Sloane Square

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 5 Feb

HR Advisor

St Albans High School for Girls

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  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 5 Feb
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HR Advisor

St Albans High School for Girls

  • Full-time
  • Hertfordshire
  • 5 Feb

Groundsperson

City of London Freemen's School

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  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 5 Feb
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Groundsperson

City of London Freemen's School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 5 Feb

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.