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.

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.

External Relations Lead Pennthorpe School Logo

Pennthorpe School

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised External Relations Lead to lead Pennthorpe's admissions, communications, and local marketing activity.

Admissions/Registrar Marketing/Communications
  • Term Time
  • West Sussex
  • 17 Jul
Head of Finance & Operations Pennthorpe School Logo

Pennthorpe School

The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) takes day-to-day responsibility for the school’s financial systems, financial reporting and regulatory compliance, working closely with and reporting to the Group CFO.

Administration Bursar
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 19 Jul
Maintenance & Grounds Assistant Pennthorpe School Logo

Pennthorpe School

We are seeking a practical and reliable Maintenance & Grounds Assistant to help maintain our buildings, grounds and sports facilities, ensuring that Pennthorpe remains a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 23 Jul

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.

Governor

Danes Hill School

Danes Hill School logo
  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 13 Jul
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Governor

Danes Hill School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 13 Jul
Duty Nurse

Fettes College

Fettes College logo
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 21 Jul
Fettes College logo
Duty Nurse

Fettes College

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 21 Jul
Teacher of Drama

St Albans High School for Girls

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Hertfordshire
  • 17 Jul
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Teacher of Drama

St Albans High School for Girls

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Hertfordshire
  • 17 Jul
Baristas

Pocklington School

Pocklington School logo
  • Part-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 16 Jul
Pocklington School logo
Baristas

Pocklington School

  • Part-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 16 Jul
Teacher of Science

St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans High School for Girls logo
  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Hertfordshire
  • 20 Jul
St Albans High School for Girls logo
Teacher of Science

St Albans High School for Girls

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Hertfordshire
  • 20 Jul
School Nurse

Blackheath Prep

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 20 Jul
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School Nurse

Blackheath Prep

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 20 Jul
Minibus Driver

Winchester House School

Winchester House School logo
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 21 Jul
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Minibus Driver

Winchester House School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Northamptonshire
  • 21 Jul
Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School logo
Head of Humanities

Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West Sussex
  • 23 Jul
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Site Manager

The Cavendish School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 3 Aug
Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School logo
Head of Humanities

Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West Sussex
  • 23 Jul
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Site Manager

The Cavendish School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 3 Aug

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.