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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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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Head of Learning Support (SENDCo)

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Royal High School Bath

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with strong knowledge of SEND to join a collaborative and forward-thinking school community and make a meaningful contribution to the academic and personal success of our students.

Head of Department SEN Specialist Teacher
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Somerset
  • 3 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

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.

Primary Teacher

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Summerhill School

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

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Suffolk
  • 15 Nov

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 Art

Francis Holland, Regent's Park

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 3 Nov
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Teacher of Art

Francis Holland, Regent's Park

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 3 Nov

School Nurse

Kingston Grammar School

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  • Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 3 Nov
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School Nurse

Kingston Grammar School

  • Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 3 Nov

Minibus Driver

Eastbourne College Incorporated

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • East Sussex
  • 3 Nov
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Minibus Driver

Eastbourne College Incorporated

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • East Sussex
  • 3 Nov

Support Teacher

Thomas's London Day Schools

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 3 Nov
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Support Teacher

Thomas's London Day Schools

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 3 Nov

HR Advisor

Thomas's London Day Schools

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 3 Nov
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HR Advisor

Thomas's London Day Schools

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 3 Nov

Minibus Driver

Warwick Schools Foundation

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  • Temporary, Term Time
  • Warwickshire
  • 3 Nov
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Minibus Driver

Warwick Schools Foundation

  • Temporary, Term Time
  • Warwickshire
  • 3 Nov

Porter

Abingdon School

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 3 Nov
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Porter

Abingdon School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 3 Nov

Netball Coach

Thomas’s College

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 3 Nov
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Netball Coach

Thomas’s College

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South West London
  • 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.