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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The Hall School The Hall School Logo

Head of Estates

Lead the strategic and operational management of a thriving independent school’s estate, overseeing facilities, compliance, estate development and a dedicated team in a varied fixed-term leadership role with potential for permanence.

Support Staff
  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 8 Nov
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Walhampton Walhampton Logo

Head of Modern Foreign Languages (French)

Walhampton School is seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring and ambitious Head of Modern Foreign Languages to lead and develop the teaching of French across our school, from Pre-Prep through to Year 8.

Head of Department Teacher
  • Full-time
  • Hampshire
  • 13 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

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.

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
  • 30 Oct
Head of Moorfield School & Nursery Bradford Grammar School Logo

Bradford Grammar School

Moorfield School & Nursery are looking for an inspirational educator who understands that school leadership is a rare and privileged responsibility and who sees the potential and opportunity.

Head
  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 8 Nov
Deputy Head Bradford Grammar School Logo

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
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.

School Nurse

Strathallan School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 28 Oct
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School Nurse

Strathallan School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 28 Oct
Matron

Strathallan School

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 1 Nov
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Matron

Strathallan School

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • Scotland
  • 1 Nov
Cleaner

King's Ely

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  • Part-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 29 Oct
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Cleaner

King's Ely

  • Part-time
  • Cambridgeshire
  • 29 Oct
Atelierista

St Peter's School York

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  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 30 Oct
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Atelierista

St Peter's School York

  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 30 Oct
Room Leader

St Peter's School York

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  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 30 Oct
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Room Leader

St Peter's School York

  • Full-time
  • Yorkshire
  • 30 Oct
Librarian

North London Collegiate School

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  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 1 Nov
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Librarian

North London Collegiate School

  • Full-time
  • North West London
  • 1 Nov
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Teacher KS2

Durlston Prep and Senior School

  • Fixed Term
  • Hampshire
  • 9 Nov
Durlston Prep and Senior School logo
Teacher KS2

Durlston Prep and Senior School

  • Fixed Term
  • Hampshire
  • 9 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.