Headteacher
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2fa071e9-b711-4893-8abc-ee869d7784b0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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. Visits are offered in the weeks beginning 30 March and 13 April 2026, please contact office@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
The application closing date is 5.00pm on Friday 17 April 2026.
Please return your completed application to: applications@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20 April 2026, with interviews taking place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April 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.
What the school offers its staff
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. Visits are offered in the weeks beginning 30 March and 13 April 2026, please contact office@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
The application closing date is 5.00pm on Friday 17 April 2026.
Please return your completed application to: applications@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20 April 2026, with interviews taking place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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. Visits are offered in the weeks beginning 30 March and 13 April 2026, please contact office@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
The application closing date is 5.00pm on Friday 17 April 2026.
Please return your completed application to: applications@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20 April 2026, with interviews taking place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April 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.
What the school offers its staff
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. Visits are offered in the weeks beginning 30 March and 13 April 2026, please contact office@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
The application closing date is 5.00pm on Friday 17 April 2026.
Please return your completed application to: applications@george-fentham.solihull.sch.uk
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20 April 2026, with interviews taking place on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.