St Ives is an outstanding independent co-educational prep school for children aged 2-11, located in Haslemere, Surrey, and part of United Learning. Our school places children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, offering the fullest possible range of experiences through a broad and balanced curriculum. St Ives has been awarded Prep School of the Year on multiple occasions and recently achieved a curriculum-related Significant Strength from ISI. With specialist subject teachers, small class sizes, and excellent pastoral care within a friendly supportive environment, every child is given the opportunity to thrive. 

Working at St Ives allows staff to benefit from a wide range of experience, support and professional development opportunities offered by being part of a large group, while still being an integral member of a small, warm, friendly and supportive team. Colleagues across all roles work collaboratively to maintain and enhance our high-quality, nurturing educational environment.

St Ives is set on a semi-rural site on the edge of the attractive market town of Haslemere, Surrey, bordering the South Downs National Park. Its beautiful woodland surroundings, combined with a mix of welcoming modern and period buildings, recreational areas and outdoor courts, create an inspiring and varied environment for learning.

Working at St Ives offers a range of benefits, including:

• Free lunch and on-site parking

• Rewards and incentives programme, including health and wellbeing

• Approachable, supportive, and hands-on leadership team

• Flexible working

• Relevant training pathways tailored for every role

• A designated mentor when new to your role

• Opportunities to pursue interests beyond your main role, through extra-curricular clubs and events