Careers
Highfield School is a very special place to work. Set within 175 acres in the heart of the South Downs National Park, our working environment is genuinely unlike any other. Our Head leads a dynamic team of talented teachers and dedicated staff who share a real commitment to giving children the very best possible start.
Above all, everyone at Highfield is truly friendly and supportive. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a genuinely close-knit team where colleagues look out for one another, and where new starters are made to feel part of the community from day one.
“I have never worked in a school where the children are able to spread their wings, and be offered such incredible experiences by staff who care so deeply for their subjects.”
We’re proud of what we’ve built together: a school recognised nationally for its academic outcomes, its breadth of arts provision, and its environmental leadership. We are a school that is genuinely focused on building future-ready children who develop essential skills for now and for the future. Working here means being part of a team that takes real pride in doing things well in the classroom, on the grounds, and beyond.
I have never worked in a school where the children are able to spread their wings, and be offered such incredible experiences by staff who care so deeply for their subjects.
Resident Graduate Assistants
Are you an enthusiastic, caring and energetic individual looking for an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team at one of the UK’s leading boarding Prep Schools?
We are seeking outstanding graduates to join our team from January to December 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate who is looking to develop their experience of working with children, gain an insight into the life of a busy boarding school and become part of a supportive and vibrant community. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching, education, sport, pastoral care or another area, the role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, discover new interests and gain valuable experience in a dynamic school environment.
Ideally, applicants will have their own transport and a genuine enthusiasm for sport, whether through playing, coaching or previous experience working with young people in a sporting environment.
Please read the job description to find out more.
Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October
We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
A letter of application and completed Application Form should be sent to: HR Manager, Highfield and Brookham, Highfield Lane, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LQ or via email to: recruitment@highfieldandbrookham.co.uk
Interviews will be held as soon as suitable candidates are available, so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
We are an IAPS co-educational boarding and day pre-prep and prep school for pupils aged 2-13. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are expected to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Employer Online Service regarding prohibition orders issued by the Secretary of State, and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Highfield School is an equal opportunities employer.