by Admin | Apr 21, 2026 | Latest News
Would you like to work in a small school with an ethos centred around wellbeing, freedom of choice and student voice?
This is a really exciting opportunity to work in a school, where you have the time to get to know students as individuals and the autonomy to craft learning experiences that really make a difference.
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a difference! At Sands we believe that strong emotional and social skills are the foundation for learning in all areas. Your role will be to develop activities to ensure physical exercise, outdoor learning and adventure become a central and consistent element of the school week for all students.
We are seeking an HLTA with experience of supporting students with a range of SEND needs, especially ASC, ADHD and SEMH and anxiety, with a background in providing outdoor learning experiences such as forest school and leading sports sessions. Does this sounds like you?
We are offering a competitive salary on a permanent contract with staff benefits. Read our full job advert and application pack for more details. Send your application to work@sands-school.co.uk by the closing date of 10th May 2026. CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school to find out more before applying.
Sands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
by Admin | Mar 10, 2026 | Latest News
Our first musical theatre production was a roaring success this week with sold out tickets, lots of laughter and applause. The students have worked incredibly hard all year with Heidi to produce a wonderful show with standout performances, fantastic music and charming set and props that really brought the wonderful land of Oz to life. A huge thank you to all the staff that also supported the company, it really was a team effort. And a huge heart-felt thank you to Heidi for her vision and hard work all year and for bringing out such fantastic performances in everyone. Here are a few photos from the show and a video of the best bits.
by Admin | Mar 8, 2026 | Latest News
At Sands School we are very fortunate to have a team of amazing dedicated and talented women who make our school a truly wonderful place to grow and learn.
On International Women’s Day we want to celebrate the women that make Sands possible.
A huge thank you to our creative heroes Heidi, Alice and both the Georgia’s who help our students express themselves every day, to our biology specialist Anna, our incredible linguist Bridget, our amazing IT teacher Kimberley who reminds us everyday tech is cool and girls can be geeks too, the support team that go the extra mile for every child Emma, Jane, Bethany, Bridget, Kate and Amber, our wonderful counsellors Kate and Lizzie, our school cook Eleni who keeps us well fuelled and finally, the Admin team the female engine room that keeps the school running Pamela, Leah, Kate, Jemma and Kezia.
by Admin | Feb 14, 2026 | Latest News
Bridget and Martin had a fantastic time in February with ten students from O3 and Y2 earlier in February on our language trip to Toulouse. Staying right in the city centre they explored the city’s museums, cafes, shops and architecture. They shopped and cooked for their own meals, got sprayed by a giant Minotaur and had great fun jump scaring Martin. Oh la la!
by Admin | Feb 1, 2026 | Latest News
Last Wednesday we were honoured to receive a visit and talk by Tim Locke who shared with his family’s story. The visit was organised by Richard through the charity Generation 2 Generation who enable speakers to tell their family Holocaust stories using eye-witness survivor testimony in an age appropriate way, keeping the memory and lessons of this period of our history alive.
Tim shared with us how his mother Ruth and uncle Raimund survived the Holocaust by travelling to England on the kindertransport in 1939 and were taken in by a family that his grandmother Vera had met while studying. You can read more about Tim’s family story on his blog here: ephraimneumeyer.wordpress.com
It was an incredibly moving experience. Staff and students were struck by how the Nazi’s oppressed not only Jewish people but other minority groups in at first small ways which built and built to the eventual genocide. We were also struck by his story of the many acts of kindness by strangers who helped the family access food, shelter and ultimately saved the lived of Tim’s parents.
Donation to support the wonderful work of Generation 2 Generation would be gratefully received. www.generation2generation.org.uk/donate/
by Admin | Dec 14, 2025 | Latest News
Traitors fever definitely swept through Sands along with the rest of the country this Autumn and so what better way to end the year and bring the community together than a whole school game of intrigue, suspicion and murder.
63 initial players started out on Monday and were rapidly whittled down to 14 by Friday’s end game showdown. Over the week there were many wild theories banded about, faithful’s fell by the dozen at the hands of the Traitors though a lucky few slept peacefully with a shield to guard them, guilty and innocent were banished at the round tables and a lot of fun and silliness was had by all.
Mirroring the TV show we had ludicrous misspellings of names at the round table, dramatic banishment walkouts and a shock result.
Congratulations to the most devious two Traitors who will decide how to spend the prize voucher on something fun for the school.
Game well played everyone!
