Stanwell is a very special place with a long tradition of excellence and a position that is right at the heart of the local community. We are hugely proud of our pupils who develop as confident young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to society.  

‘Learning to Excel’ is not only a summary of our mission statement, it is a way of life at Stanwell, as we work together to ensure students flourish. This is our vision for every child, whatever their starting point, interests or talents. We believe in every young person’s potential to succeed and put all our energy into ensuring they do so  in a caring and disciplined environment. Our commitment to securing excellence is built upon high quality teaching  and a strong emphasis on pastoral care and support. Students at Stanwell experience an abundance of extra-curricular opportunities that span the arts, music, drama and sport. Our young people are immensely proud of their school as are we immensely proud of all they achieve. 

With around 230 staff in a variety of teaching and support roles, Stanwell school is a progressive and increasingly diverse community.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and pupils. We are looking for people who can bring new perspectives, life experiences and skills that will enrich our community and the learning of our pupils both inside and outside the classroom. If you share our holistic vision of education and are keen to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in a school that is passionate about ‘Learning to Excel’ then this could be your next move.

We believe that all our staff deserve the fullest support in achieving their own potential and unlocking that of their students and there is enormous collegiality at the school. We pride ourselves on the professional learning offer for all staff and are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re an experienced senior leader, you’ll have access to a variety of support, coaching, training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of our school and our people.

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 an amazing 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.

Our recent exam results can be found on our Exam Results page.

Across the water from Cardiff Bay lies the charming coastal town of Penarth. Boasting an elegant Victorian Pier, Art Deco Pavilion, restaurants, bars and beach. The town itself manages to preserve its tranquil seaside atmosphere with a great community spirit and is well situated with a Victorian Arcade, independent retailers and plenty of small intimate coffee shops making it an ideal location to both live and visit. Surrounded by landscaped parks and the ever popular Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Medieval Village it’s easy to see why Penarth often makes the Times Top 10 ‘Best places to Live in the UK’ list.

Penarth’s history is centred on the sea and trade links – 4.5 million tons of coal would leave Penarth Docks every year. Those very same docks have now developed beyond recognition into Penarth Marina, complete with popular restaurants, small intimate coffee shops and of course some spectacular boats. From the Marina you can hop aboard a water taxi that will take you over to Cardiff Bay offering fabulous views of the barrage. Penarth also hosts the Annual Summer Festival held over several areas of the town and attracts visitors in their thousands! The International Festival of Food and Drink and Penarth Yacht Club Regatta are also popular events held in Penarth during the summer months. The splendid pier has a great advantage point for watching the PS Waverley continue its grand Victorian tradition of paddle-steamer trips across the Bristol Channel.