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.

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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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Channing School Channing School Logo

Head of Classics

Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Head of Classics (1-year maternity cover) to lead our highly successful and well-established Classics Department from September 2026.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Fixed Term, Maternity
  • North London
  • 16 Apr
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Somerhill Somerhill Logo

Key Stage 2 Teacher

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and highly adaptable Key Stage 2 Class Teacher who would relish contributing to our successful, vibrant school, starting in September 2026.

Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 16 Apr
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Pinewood School Pinewood School Logo

Head of Grounds

Pinewood School offers an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful country Prep School in the new role of Head of Grounds. This role will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our 84 acre site which includes extensive sports pitches, astros, gardens, woodlands, ponds and wildlife habitats.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Wiltshire
  • 19 Apr
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Royal High School Bath Royal High School Bath Logo

HR Officer

We’re seeking an organised, proactive, people‑focused HR Officer to deliver exceptional HR service to our school community. This pivotal role, will ensure smooth HR operations, impeccable compliance, a warm, professional point of contact for staff.

Administration
  • Full-time
  • Somerset
  • 20 Apr
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The Hall School The Hall School Logo

Head of Junior School Music

A dynamic musician is sought to lead and grow a vibrant Junior School music programme, directing lessons, ensembles, and major performances.

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 20 Apr
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Somerhill Somerhill Logo

Head of Design Technology

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

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 26 Apr
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Upton House School Upton House School Logo

Room Lead/Coordinator - Little Upton Nursery (2/3 years olds)

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, kind and committed Room Lead to join our exceptional EYFS team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Early Years Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Berkshire
  • 10 May
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Brighton College Prep Handcross Brighton College Prep Handcross Logo

Head of Learning Support (SENDCo)

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking an outstanding, inspiring and strategic Head of Learning Support to lead our well-established Learning Enrichment provision.

SEN Specialist
  • Full-time
  • West Sussex
  • 11 May

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.

Domestic

King's School Canterbury

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  • Part-time
  • Kent
  • 16 Apr
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Domestic

King's School Canterbury

  • Part-time
  • Kent
  • 16 Apr
Sports Coach

St Helen's School

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 17 Apr
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Sports Coach

St Helen's School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 17 Apr
School Cleaner

Dulwich Prep & Senior

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  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 17 Apr
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School Cleaner

Dulwich Prep & Senior

  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 17 Apr
Mayfield Preparatory School logo
Teacher

Mayfield Preparatory School

  • Full-time
  • West Midlands
  • 17 Apr
Mayfield Preparatory School logo
Teacher

Mayfield Preparatory School

  • Full-time
  • West Midlands
  • 17 Apr

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.