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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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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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

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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Forest School

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  • Full-time
  • East London
  • 2 Nov
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SENDCo

Forest School

  • Full-time
  • East London
  • 2 Nov
Stage Technician

Lady Eleanor Holles

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  • Full-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 2 Nov
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Stage Technician

Lady Eleanor Holles

  • Full-time, Term Time
  • South West London
  • 2 Nov
Fencing Coach

St Benedict's School

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West London
  • 5 Nov
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Fencing Coach

St Benedict's School

  • Full-time, Part-time
  • West London
  • 5 Nov
Head Chef

St Benedict's School

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  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 10 Nov
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Head Chef

St Benedict's School

  • Full-time
  • West London
  • 10 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
Gap Year Student

Alleyn's Junior School

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  • Fixed Term, Gap Year, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 19 Nov
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Gap Year Student

Alleyn's Junior School

  • Fixed Term, Gap Year, Term Time
  • South East London
  • 19 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.