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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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Compliance Officer

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The Leys School

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientated Compliance Officer to manage ISI compliance, risk management, incident management and business continuity, based across both schools in our Foundation.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 2 Mar
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Director of Sport

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The Hall School

The Hall is seeking an inspiring, collaborative leader to elevate its sporting culture and physical education programs by combining coaching excellence with a forward-thinking vision for the entire school community.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 8 Mar
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Deputy Head (Academic) - Channing Junior School

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Channing School

Channing Junior School is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Deputy Head (Academic) to join our Senior Team from September 2026.

Senior Leadership Team Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • North London
  • 4 Mar
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Deputy Head, Academic

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Somerhill

Somerhill are looking for an experienced, passionate and forward-thinking Deputy Head, Academic to join our thriving school.

Deputy Head
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 12 Mar
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Design & Technology Teacher

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Pinewood School

Pinewood School seek to appoint a Design & Technology teacher for September 2026. This is an exciting new role which will be responsible for delivering D&T lessons mainly to pupils in Years 7 & 8 but a willingness to also teach younger pupils is required.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Wiltshire
  • 13 Mar
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Head of Engineering

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Somerhill

Somerhill is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Engineering to contribute to whole school strategic development planning, ensuring engineering initiatives align with the school’s broader academic and co-curricular vision.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 19 Mar

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.

Senior Finance Officer

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Tonbridge School

We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join our Finance team.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 4 Mar

Teacher of French

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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, experienced Teacher of French (Maternity Cover) to join this outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Teacher
  • Maternity
  • Greater Manchester
  • 6 Mar

School Matron

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The Hall School

The Hall School seeks a nurturing Part-time Matron for the Middle and Senior to provide first-aid and pastoral care. This term-time role features a unique alternating schedule and excellent benefits.

School Nurse/Matron
  • Part-time
  • North West London
  • 8 Mar

Head of Economics and Social Sciences

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Tonbridge School

The Governors of Tonbridge School would like to appoint a Head of Economics and Social Sciences for September 2026.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 12 Mar

School Administration Assistant/ Receptionist

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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, experienced School Administration Assistant/Receptionist to join this happy and successful independent day school for girls

Administration
  • Part-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 13 Mar

Teacher of Art and Design Technology

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Homefield Preparatory School

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated practitioner to join our successful team as we look to expand our current provision in our Art and Design Technology department.

Teacher
  • Part-time
  • Surrey
  • 13 Mar

Teaching Assistant- Junior School

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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, experienced Teaching Assistant to join this happy and outstandingly successful independent day school for girls.

Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time
  • Greater Manchester
  • 16 Mar

Marketing Manager

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Somerhill

We are looking to recruit an experienced, strategic and highly adaptable individual who would relish the opportunity to work with us to plan, design and deliver our marketing strategy and activities. The role will report to the Head and will work closely with the Registrar, Communications Manager and Admissions Assistant.

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 17 Mar

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.

Head of Hockey

Mount Kelly College

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Devon
  • 2 Mar
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Head of Hockey

Mount Kelly College

  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Devon
  • 2 Mar

Head of Woodwind

Westminster School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 3 Mar
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Head of Woodwind

Westminster School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 3 Mar

Duty Manager

Warwick Schools Foundation

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  • Full-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 2 Mar
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Duty Manager

Warwick Schools Foundation

  • Full-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 2 Mar

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Leicester Grammar School Trust

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  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 2 Mar
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Leicester Grammar School Trust

  • Full-time
  • Leicestershire
  • 2 Mar

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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.