Job Description

Sandfield Primary School is a successful, innovative school, currently pursuing Apple Distinguished School status. Sandfield leads the way with our use of technology, as our vision is for our pupils to become the digital leaders of tomorrow.



Sandfield is a one form entry Victorian school, with an abundance of character, tucked away in the heart of Guildford. Our pupils are wonderful, polite and have exceptional behaviour.


We are all extremely proud of our school's ethos and mission statement, where "everyone is welcome, everyone belongs and everyone is important." We take pride in being a multi-cultural community and visitors to our school always comment on our calm and purposeful atmosphere. Sandfield is a place where children embrace challenge and flourish in achievement. Our curriculum ensures that pupils receive an exciting and motivational education, which encourages them to always aspire to be the best that they can be.



The school is organised in phase groups, where teams of teachers work and plan together. Teamwork and collaboration are central to the way we work. We have created a two-form entry approach within a one form entry setting. To see our video that the children have made which tells you all about our school,

please click here>>: https://youtu.be/UZawUviTTqw

Salary equates to M1-M11 33,075 to 45,037 of the Learning Partners Academy Trust Pay Policy (subject to annual review). This position is for 2.5 days, however days and hours to be worked are negotiable.



Our pupils are looking for:


Someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team


A highly motivated person with excellent teaching skills


A confident user of technology


Flexibility and able to work on your own initiative


An understanding of how young people learn


Someone who brings the best out in all children and adults


A team player



The benefits of working at Sandfield Primary School as part of the Learning Partners Academy Trust:


Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.


A friendly, dedicated and ambitious staff


Opportunities for career development and to participate in school and Trust CPD


Beneficial terms & conditions of employment.


Access to Surrey Extra Benefits Scheme and Employer's support



If you think you can see a future at Sandfield, please come and visit. Visits can be arranged through the school office on 01483 566 586, or email: reception@sandfield.surrey.sch.uk. Our Year 6 Ambassadors will be waiting to show you around!



We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so we that you submit your application as early as possible.

Applications Close: 9:00am on Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 25th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement:

Sandfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement :

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and that there will be the requirement for any successful applicant to undertake an enhanced-level check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).