Job vacancies in IAPS schools

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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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Magdalen College School Magdalen College School Logo

Events and Communications Manager

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Events and Communications Manager.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 12 Nov
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Walhampton Walhampton Logo

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French).

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • Hampshire
  • 13 Nov
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IAPS IAPS Logo

Marketing and Communications Manager

Help shape the voice of IAPS and connect a vibrant community of independent schools. At IAPS, we bring together and support a thriving community of independent schools. We are looking for a creative, organised and insight-led Marketing and Communications Manager to make our communications more compelling, consistent and useful for our Members and their wider teams. £37,000 FTE | Permanent | Full-time or part-time (minimum 25 hours) | Hybrid, with at least three days a week in our Leamington Spa office

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Warwickshire
  • 15 Nov
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Homefield Preparatory School Homefield Preparatory School Logo

Teacher KS1/KS2 1 year ftc with possibility for extension

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Homefield Prep for a professional and inspirational KS1/KS2 teacher to join our talented and committed staff team. Experience in EYFS would be an advantage.

Teacher
  • Fixed Term
  • Surrey
  • 16 Nov
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Eltham College Eltham College Logo

Campaigns and Digital Marketing Officer

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and ambitious Campaigns and Digital Officer to develop outstanding marketing and content campaigns that are in keeping with the profile of one of the UK's leading schools. In this exciting new role, working across Eltham College, its Junior School, and Blackheath Prep, you'll be our expert in audience engagement and reach, working primarily across digital and social media platforms but also traditional channels such as print and outdoor.

Marketing/Communications
  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 19 Nov
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Magdalen College School Magdalen College School Logo

Junior School Receptionist - Pupil Services Officer (pm)

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Junior School Receptionist - Pupil Services Officer (pm).

Support Staff
  • Part-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 27 Nov
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The Hall School The Hall School Logo

Head of Estates

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Head of Estates.

Senior Leadership Team
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 30 Nov
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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
  • 4 Dec

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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Bradford Grammar School

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Deputy Head to help lead Bradford Grammar School, one of the North's leading independent schools with effect from September 2027.

Senior Leadership Team Deputy Head
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 15 Nov
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
EYFS Teaching Assistant Somerhill Logo

Somerhill

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Somerhill, a leading independent prep school in the Southeast, for a passionate, Level 3 qualified and caring Teaching Assistant to join our successful pre-prep team.

Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 29 Nov
After School Provision Assistant Somerhill Logo

Somerhill

The Somerhill Pre-Prep team are looking for a caring, organised and experienced individual to join our after school provision team, working flexibly from 2.45pm-6pm. The role is term time and we welcome applicants seeking part week arrangements.

Support Staff Teaching Assistant
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Kent
  • 31 Dec

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.

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King's Worcester

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  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 16 Nov
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Chaplain

King's Worcester

  • Full-time, Part-time, Term Time
  • Worcestershire
  • 16 Nov
Football Coach

Dulwich College

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South East London
  • 13 Nov
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Football Coach

Dulwich College

  • Part-time, Fixed Term
  • South East London
  • 13 Nov

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.