Welcome to Cathays High School.

Cathays High is an 11–19 mixed comprehensive school serving the heart of Cardiff. We are proud to be a successful, inclusive and ambitious learning community where young people are supported to achieve strong academic outcomes, develop confidence and grow as well-rounded citizens.

Our mission is simple and powerful: Opportunities for All. This shapes the way we work with pupils, families, colleagues and the wider community. We are a multicultural, multilingual and multi-faith school, and we value the richness, warmth and ambition this brings to daily life at Cathays.

Our staff are central to our success. We are proud of the relationships across our school and of the care, high expectations and professional commitment that colleagues bring to their work every day.

If you are committed to inclusive education, ambitious for young people and keen to work in a diverse Cardiff school where staff and pupils are encouraged to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Mr S. Davies

Headteacher

Cathays High School is an 11–19 mixed comprehensive school in Cardiff, serving a richly diverse community of young people and families.

Our school is shaped by high expectations, strong relationships and the belief that every learner should have access to the support, challenge and opportunities they need to succeed. We are proud to be a multicultural, multilingual and multi-faith school, with a strong sense of belonging and community.

As a member of staff at Cathays, you will join a school with a clear sense of purpose, a strong inclusive ethos and a commitment to helping pupils become confident, resilient and ambitious citizens.

At Cathays High School, staff are part of a community with a clear mission and strong shared values. Our work is underpinned by Opportunities for All, and this applies to colleagues as well as pupils.

You will be joining a school where staff are encouraged to work collaboratively, take ownership and put the team first. Estyn has recognised the school’s commitment to developing both pupils and staff, and highlighted the enthusiasm, knowledge and commitment of colleagues across the school.

Cathays is a rewarding place to work for colleagues who want to make a real difference. Our pupils bring a wide range of experiences, cultures and languages, and staff play a vital role in helping every young person feel valued, supported and ambitious for their future.

Our vision is summed up by our mission: Opportunities for All.

This means adding value to the lives of pupils, families, colleagues and the community. We aim to create an inclusive and positive environment where everyone is valued and treated with respect and fairness.

For pupils, our key behaviours are:

Prepared

Respect

Pride

For staff, our shared values are:

Collaboration

Ownership

Team-first

Together, these values help create a school culture where people work hard, look after one another and remain focused on improving outcomes for young people.

Cathays High School is committed to developing staff at every stage of their career. Professional learning is not treated as an add-on; it is part of the culture of the school.

Staff are supported through evidence-informed, bespoke professional learning matched to whole-school priorities, team needs and individual development. Leaders encourage staff to share strong practice, take part in school improvement and develop leadership skills over time.

There are opportunities for existing and aspiring leaders to build capacity through collaboration, self-evaluation, coaching and leadership development. Cathays has also supported colleagues to grow within the school community, helping staff develop the skills, confidence and experience to make a positive impact.