Independent School Jobs

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

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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

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Pinewood School

Pinewood School seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join our thriving Prep School on the Senior Leadership Team helping drive academic excellence and deliver superb pastoral care.

Senior Leadership Team Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Wiltshire
  • 9 Jan
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Head of Early Years

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Dulwich Prep & Senior

We are excited to invite applications from strategic, collaborative, and compassionate leaders to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of Head of Early Years, reporting to the Head Master, from the start of the Autumn Term 2026.

Early Years Specialist Head of Department Senior Leadership Team Teacher
  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 9 Jan

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 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.

Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 7 Jan

SEND teacher for 6-9 yr olds

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Salterford House School

Are you a creative and caring teacher with a passion for helping SEND children thrive in a bespoke provision ? We are looking for a dedicated full time SEND teacher to join our supportive team from January 2026.

SEN Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Nottinghamshire
  • 9 Jan

Teacher of PE

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Withington Girls' School

Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for a well-qualified and experienced Teacher of PE to join this happy and outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 16 Jan

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.

School Counsellor

Streatham & Clapham High School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 5 Jan
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School Counsellor

Streatham & Clapham High School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 5 Jan

Nurse

Chetham's School of Music

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  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 5 Jan
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Nurse

Chetham's School of Music

  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 5 Jan

Head of Drama

Halliford School

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 5 Jan
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Head of Drama

Halliford School

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 5 Jan

Kitchen Porter

Warwick Schools Foundation

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  • Part-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 5 Jan
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Kitchen Porter

Warwick Schools Foundation

  • Part-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 5 Jan

Teacher of PE

St George's Ascot

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Berkshire
  • 5 Jan
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Teacher of PE

St George's Ascot

  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Berkshire
  • 5 Jan

Gapper

Swanbourne House

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 7 Jan
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Gapper

Swanbourne House

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 7 Jan

Receptionist

North London Collegiate School

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  • Part-time
  • North West London
  • 7 Jan
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Receptionist

North London Collegiate School

  • Part-time
  • North West London
  • 7 Jan

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.