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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Somerhill Somerhill Logo

Head of Learning Support (SENCO)

Somerhill is a well-established independent school located in Kent, committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are currently seeking a Head of Learning Support (SENDCo) to join our dedicated team.

Head of Department SEN Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Kent
  • 1 Oct
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Belmont Grosvenor School Belmont Grosvenor School Logo

Nursery Manager

This is much more than a day-to-day management role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and inspirational Early Years professional, who will bring energy, warmth and creative vision to our Nursery, while ensuring that every child receives an outstanding start to their educational journey.

Early Years Specialist
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 2 Oct
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Kingswood School Kingswood School Logo

Deputy Head of the Prep School

A leadership opportunity at the heart of an ambitious, nurturing and forward-looking school

Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Somerset
  • 12 Oct
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RGS The Grange RGS The Grange Logo

Head of RGS The Grange

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of RGS The Grange at RGS The Grange.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Worcestershire
  • 12 Oct

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.

IT Technician The Marist School Logo

The Marist School

From supporting teaching and learning to managing IT systems, setting up AV for assemblies and productions, and helping with special events, you'll get involved in a little bit of everything.

Support Staff
  • Term Time
  • Berkshire
  • 1 Oct
EYFS/ KS1 Teaching Assistant Somerhill Logo

Somerhill

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Somerhill, a leading independent prep school in the Southeast, for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our successful pre-prep team.

Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • Kent
  • 6 Oct
Communications Manager Somerhill Logo

Somerhill

We are looking for a dynamic and professional communications manager to join our friendly Admissions and Marketing team. This is a term time role, working Monday to Friday from 8/8.30am - 4/4.30pm, starting in January 2027.

Administration
  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 17 Nov

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.

Prep Teacher

St Helen's School

St Helen's School logo
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 4 Oct
St Helen's School logo
Prep Teacher

St Helen's School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 4 Oct

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.