Independent School Jobs In London

Small class sizes allow for truly personalised attention. Get to know each boy as an individual, nurturing their unique talents and supporting their development at every turn.

At Arnold House we have the flexibility to design dynamic and engaging lessons, encouraging creativity, independent thought, and a genuine love of learning. Your ideas and passion will help shape the curriculum design.

At Arnold House we are dedicated to fostering well-rounded individuals. You’ll play a vital role in developing essential life skills, strong values, and a robust pastoral care system that supports every child’s emotional and social wellbeing.

Benefit from well-resourced environments, state-of-the-art facilities for sports, arts, music, and digital learning. These resources provide exciting opportunities to enrich your teaching and offer a wide array of co-curricular activities.

Become part of a close-knit, collaborative community where colleagues, parents, and leadership are all invested in pupil success. Access generous professional development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards your contributions.

Experience working with highly motivated boys and involved parents who are deeply committed to their children’s education. This shared dedication creates a positive and supportive learning atmosphere for everyone.

While academic rigour is paramount, the curriculum at Arnold House allows you freedom from too much high-stakes standardised testing, allowing you to focus on genuine understanding, critical thinking, and a deeper exploration of subjects.

Whether you are a teacher or member of the wider support team, the working environment is supportive and inspiring. Staff wellbeing is key to our approach, with great professional development opportunities, generous non-contact periods, regular social events, and a reflective approach to ensuring everyone has the support they need to focus on their role.

Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils’ academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.

We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join the friendly team in the Pre-Prep at Marlborough Place. The role would particularly suit someone qualified with QTS or EYTS, able to be counted as Level 6 in ratio, and who may be considering moving into a teaching role in the future.

At Arnold House, we place enormous value on the Early Years and the vital role they play in shaping confident, curious and well rounded boys. We provide a rich, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are carefully scaffolded in their development and supported to embrace new experiences and make meaningful progress.

Learning in the Early Years is creative, practical and engaging. In addition to high quality provision at Marlborough Place, the boys enjoy:
Regular trips and outings
Weekly visits to our Activity Centre at Canons Park, with academic learning in the morning and sport in the afternoon
Specialist teaching in Music, MFL, Drama, PE and Forest School

We offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time, and generous non-contact time.

In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.

Application Pack
Recruitment Policy
Privacy Notice
Application Form

Read the Application Pack, our Recruitment and Selection policy, download an application form and send a covering letter to recruitment@arnoldhouse.co.uk explaining why you are suitable for the role. In the case of any queries, please contact Frances Peel Yates, HR Manager on fpeelyates@arnoldhouse.co.uk.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 11th May.
Start date: September 2026

Arnold House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is permitted to ask applicants to declare all cautions and convictions.

Arnold House School will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be undertaken based on the requirements set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025

Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils’ academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.

We are looking for a committed and experienced Senior Accountant to join our vibrant school community at Arnold House.

You will work principally at the Loudoun Road site, and report to the Director of Finance & Resources. This is a stand-alone role.

We are seeking a candidate with an accountancy qualification who has excellent attention to detail, an analytical mind with management accounting experience and a desire to work in an education setting.

The successful candidate is required to work throughout the calendar and academic year to support the school’s delivery of education.

The school has significant responsibilities to the Charity Commission and a yearly statutory audit. The Senior Accountant will support the Director of Finance & Resources in fulfilling these responsibilities.

We have recently introduced i-finance accountancy package, and experience of working with this would be beneficial.

Staff at Arnold House are paid according to the School’s own competitive salary scale, both in recognition of the higher cost of living in London and of the fact that staff ‘go the extra mile’ in a school such as ours. Staff are appraised regularly and are encouraged to reflect on and develop their practice.

In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.

Application Pack
Recruitment Policy
Privacy Notice
Application Form

Read the Application Pack, our Recruitment and Selection policy, download an application form and send a covering letter to recruitment@arnoldhouse.co.uk explaining why you are suitable for the role. In the case of any queries, please contact Frances Peel Yates, HR Manager on fpeelyates@arnoldhouse.co.uk.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 11th May, although we may call interviews before the deadline.
Interviews: 14th May
Start date: September 2026 or as soon as possible

Arnold House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is permitted to ask applicants to declare all cautions and convictions.

Arnold House School will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be undertaken based on the requirements set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025

Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils’ academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.

We are looking for an experienced Head Grounds Manager to manage and maintain the highest standards of playing surfaces and surrounding environment (mostly hedges and trees) at our superb Activity Centre at Canons Park. You will plan the management and maintenance of the grounds throughout the seasons and in accordance with the transition from one sport to another over the year, factoring in time for renovation and upkeep of the pitches in line with requirements of the Director of Sport.

You will report to the Estates and Facilities Manager and be accountable to him for the quality and development of the grounds, while adhering to an agreed budget.

The package includes onsite accommodation in a purpose-built flat. Living onsite, you will also be responsible for security of the site, including unlocking in the morning and locking up in the evening.

In addition to accommodation, we offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time.

In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.

Application Pack
Recruitment Policy
Privacy Notice
Application Form

Read the Application Pack, our Recruitment and Selection policy, download an application form and send a covering letter to recruitment@arnoldhouse.co.uk explaining why you are suitable for the role. In the case of any queries, please contact Frances Peel Yates, HR Manager on fpeelyates@arnoldhouse.co.uk.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 11th May.
Start date: July 2026 or as soon as possible

Arnold House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is permitted to ask applicants to declare all cautions and convictions.

Arnold House School will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be undertaken based on the requirements set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025