Head Teacher

Headteacher George Fentham Endowed School from 1 September 2026

The governors are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record of inspirational leadership who can build on the achievements of the school as it enters an exciting new phase of its development.

George Fentham is an oversubscribed, one form entry school that is Church of England by usage. The school has a strong Christian ethos and a great sense of community.  We achieved ‘Outstanding’ ratings from Ofsted in four out of five areas in January 2025. We offer an enriching learning environment in a beautiful rural setting. We are a school where every individual child is of the utmost importance. Our children love the school and are fully engaged in their learning. We have an excellent team of staff, governors and parents.

We are looking for somebody who will:

•         Uphold and promote the Christian ethos and values of the school 

•         Provide inspirational, strategic and professional leadership

•         Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct 

•         Build positive, respectful and collaborative relationships across the school and wider community

•         Demonstrate resilience, integrity and clarity in decision-making

•         Serve in the best interests of all pupils in the school

In return, we can offer: 

•         An inclusive school with amazing, diverse, well-motivated pupils who have a thirst for knowledge and learning and a respect for their peers and adults alike

•         A committed and supportive Governing Body that is open to new ideas

•         Sound finances and buoyant pupil numbers

•         A caring and supportive environment inspired by our strong Christian ethos

•         A welcoming, friendly, hard-working, highly cohesive staff team who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care

We strongly encourage visits to the school prior to application to see just how special our children are and meet our team. Please contact office@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk to arrange your visit.

The application closing date is 5.00pm on Monday 11th May 2026.

Please return your completed application to: applications@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 12th May 2026, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 19th  and Wednesday 20th May 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

George Fentham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all necessary pre-employment checks.