We are an 11-18 school, with a thriving Sixth Form, and are very proud of our track record of school improvement. Our results speak for themselves, and you can visit our school website to read about our success stories. 

The staff at Cantonian work incredibly hard to ensure that all pupils fulfil our vision of “the best from each, success for all”. We believe that well-being is at the heart of every child’s success story and we have a variety of systems in place to support those who need it.

Our philosophy is that every young person in the school can succeed, whether they are academic high-flyers, inclined towards vocational subjects, pupils with additional needs, or those who need extra nurture at a crisis point in their lives.

A variety of after-school opportunities and other extra curricular events is available, ranging from extra sessions in exam subjects to sporting activities to homework club in the Learning & Media Resource Centre. We work closely with our partner primary schools and our local “cluster” schools, with whom we co-operate at Key Stages 4 and 5 to ensure that the vast majority of young people can follow their chosen subjects.

Our commitment to equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, race, religion, orientation or ability, is reflected in all aspects of the curriculum and daily procedures. Our school buildings are not, as yet, fully accessible to wheelchair users, although we are working to make reasonable adjustments

Cantonian High School is a comprehensive, co-educational, 11-19 Secondary School. The Boys' and Girls' Grammar Schools merged with the Secondary School in 1968 to form the present school. There are two main buildings on a 30 acre site, situated in the Western suburbs of Cardiff between Llandaff and Fairwater, within easy reach of the city centre by rail or public transport. There are approximately 600 pupils in the school, including approximately 160 in the Sixth Form.

Our commitment to equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, race, religion, orientation or ability, is reflected in all aspects of the curriculum and daily procedures. Our school buildings are not, as yet, fully accessible to wheelchair users, although we are working to make reasonable adjustments.The School AimsVisionThe best from each, success for allMissionTo improve the quality of pupils' lives through their educational experience.AimsTo achieve school improvement through: Providing an inclusive and appropriate curriculum for all our pupils. Providing an improved, safe environment, which supports effective learning. Regularly celebrating success which creates a culture where achievement is valued. Providing consistently high standards of learning and teaching, which improve achievement across the curriculum, and all key stages. Developing a learning community that raises the status and value of education. Preparing pupils with the skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT by which they achieve their full potential. Empowering and motivating young people to achieve their best and develop into citizens who have respect for themselves and others.  

If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for.

By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.