He was Industrial Training Officer for Phoenix Timber Co. In Rainham from 1969 to 1972, Deputy Headteacher at Hellesdon High School near Norwich from 1972 to 1979, and Headmaster of Glyn Derw High School in Cardiff from 1979 to 1989.
He was Industrial Training Officer for Phoenix Timber Co. In Rainham from 1969 to 1972. Fanthorpe was Deputy Headteacher at Hellesdon High School near Norwich from 1972 to 1979, and was Headmaster of Glyn Derw High School in Cardiff from 1979 to 1989.