Job vacancies in IAPS schools

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

IAPS connects you with career opportunities at over 650 leading independent preparatory schools. Explore exceptional roles at schools known for inspiring education and supportive communities. Begin your journey today.

Featured Vacancies

Premium teaching and leadership positions at prestigious independent preparatory schools. These featured vacancies include academic roles, department head positions, and specialised teaching opportunities.

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Head of Physics

This is a key middle management position in the School, with responsibility for the leadership and management of the academic subject and staff in the department.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 23 Jan
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Head of Marketing

Exciting opportunity to join our busy and successful Prep School as Head of Marketing overseeing our Marketing Team to deliver key marketing activities and present the School in new and exciting ways.

Support Staff
  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Wiltshire
  • 26 Jan
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Music Teacher

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

Highlighted Roles

Select teaching and support positions at established independent preparatory schools. These highlighted roles offer rewarding opportunities in academic, administrative, and specialist education functions across the UK and beyond.

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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

Other Independent prep school job vacancies

Browse our comprehensive listing of available positions at IAPS member schools. These opportunities include classroom teachers, administrative staff, maintenance personnel, educational support roles, and operational staff.

Head Chef

St Benedict's School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • West London
  • 15 Jan
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Head Chef

St Benedict's School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • West London
  • 15 Jan
Minibus Driver

St Hugh's School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 15 Jan
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Minibus Driver

St Hugh's School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 15 Jan
Plumber

Loretto School

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  • Part-time
  • Scotland
  • 18 Jan
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Plumber

Loretto School

  • Part-time
  • Scotland
  • 18 Jan
Joiner

Loretto School

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  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 18 Jan
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Joiner

Loretto School

  • Full-time
  • Scotland
  • 18 Jan
Chef

Felsted School

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  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 16 Jan
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Chef

Felsted School

  • Full-time
  • Essex
  • 16 Jan
Head of History

Westminster Under School

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 19 Jan
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Head of History

Westminster Under School

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 19 Jan
Pastry Chef

Felsted School

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  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Essex
  • 16 Jan
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Pastry Chef

Felsted School

  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Essex
  • 16 Jan
Bank Nurse

Headington Rye Oxford

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  • Temporary
  • Oxfordshire
  • 19 Jan
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Bank Nurse

Headington Rye Oxford

  • Temporary
  • Oxfordshire
  • 19 Jan
HR Assistant

Headington Rye Oxford

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  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 19 Jan
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HR Assistant

Headington Rye Oxford

  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 19 Jan
Cover Manager

St Benedict's School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • West London
  • 19 Jan
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Cover Manager

St Benedict's School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • West London
  • 19 Jan
Art Teacher

Thomas's Battersea

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  • Part-time
  • South West London
  • 19 Jan
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Art Teacher

Thomas's Battersea

  • Part-time
  • South West London
  • 19 Jan
HR Advisor

City of London Freemen's School

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  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 21 Jan
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HR Advisor

City of London Freemen's School

  • Full-time
  • Surrey
  • 21 Jan
Gapper

Swanbourne House

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

Swanbourne House

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 22 Jan
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Headteacher

Dair House School

  • Full-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 6 Feb
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Headteacher

Dair House School

  • Full-time
  • Buckinghamshire
  • 6 Feb

Explore careers in independent education across IAPS member 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 IAPS schools

IAPS 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, IAPS 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 preparatory 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.