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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Channing School Channing School Logo

Head of History

Channing School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Head of History to lead our highly successful and academically ambitious History Department from January 2027

Head of Department
  • Full-time
  • North London
  • 15 Sep
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The Hall School The Hall School Logo

Teacher of English

Exciting one-year maternity cover (Jan-Dec 2027) for an inspirational English teacher. Teach Years 5-8, inspire a love of literature and language, maintain high academic standards, and help shape English teaching while supporting pupil success.

Teacher
  • Full-time, Fixed Term
  • North West London
  • 27 Sep

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.

HR Manager

Summer Fields

Summer Fields logo
  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 6 Sep
Summer Fields logo
HR Manager

Summer Fields

  • Full-time
  • Oxfordshire
  • 6 Sep
Minibus Driver

Coventry School Foundation

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  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 6 Sep
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Minibus Driver

Coventry School Foundation

  • Part-time, Fixed Term, Term Time
  • West Midlands
  • 6 Sep
Minibus Driver

St Swithun's School

St Swithun's School logo
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Hampshire
  • 7 Sep
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Minibus Driver

St Swithun's School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Hampshire
  • 7 Sep
IT Engineer

The Abbey School

The Abbey School logo
  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Berkshire
  • 7 Sep
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IT Engineer

The Abbey School

  • Full-time, Part-time, Fixed Term
  • Berkshire
  • 7 Sep
Minibus Driver

Eastbourne College Incorporated

Eastbourne College Incorporated logo
  • Part-time, Term Time
  • East Sussex
  • 7 Sep
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Minibus Driver

Eastbourne College Incorporated

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • East Sussex
  • 7 Sep
Finance Assistant

St George's School Windsor Castle

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  • Part-time, Temporary
  • Berkshire
  • 8 Sep
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Finance Assistant

St George's School Windsor Castle

  • Part-time, Temporary
  • Berkshire
  • 8 Sep
Receptionist

Banstead Preparatory School

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  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 11 Sep
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Receptionist

Banstead Preparatory School

  • Part-time, Term Time
  • Surrey
  • 11 Sep
HR Assistant

Dulwich College

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  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 14 Sep
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HR Assistant

Dulwich College

  • Full-time
  • South East London
  • 14 Sep

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.