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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Banstead Preparatory School Banstead Preparatory School Logo

Reception Teacher

Are you a dynamic EYFS teacher who believes in child-led learning and thrives in a play-rich, curiosity-driven environment? BPS are seeking an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher (Maternity) to join our school community from September 2026.

Teacher Early Career Teachers
  • Fixed Term, Maternity
  • Surrey
  • 10 Jul

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.

Pre-Reception Room Lead Belmont Grosvenor School Logo

Belmont Grosvenor School

NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 The successful post holder will be responsible for leading the Pre-Reception room, working with children aged 3 and 4 years. They will ensure high standards of care, learning, and development are consistently maintained throughout the setting. If you would like to discuss this post further, before application please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Early Years Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 3 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.

Headteacher

Cameron Vale

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  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 3 Jul
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Headteacher

Cameron Vale

  • Full-time
  • South West London
  • 3 Jul
Receptionist

Felsted School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Essex
  • 6 Jul
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Receptionist

Felsted School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Essex
  • 6 Jul
Lifeguards

Mount Kelly College

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  • Part-time
  • Devon
  • 8 Jul
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Lifeguards

Mount Kelly College

  • Part-time
  • Devon
  • 8 Jul
Minibus Driver

Headington Rye Oxford

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 9 Jul
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Minibus Driver

Headington Rye Oxford

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 9 Jul
Head Chef

St Benedict's School

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  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 9 Jul
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Head Chef

St Benedict's School

  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 9 Jul
Teacher of MFL

Trent College & The Elms

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  • Part-time
  • Nottinghamshire
  • 9 Jul
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Teacher of MFL

Trent College & The Elms

  • Part-time
  • Nottinghamshire
  • 9 Jul
Governor

Danes Hill School

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 13 Jul
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Governor

Danes Hill School

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 13 Jul
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Head of Humanities

Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West Sussex
  • 23 Jul
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Head of Humanities

Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School

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

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.