We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative teacher to join our highly professional and successful team as a Teacher of Humanities.  We are looking for someone who can teach RE or PSHCE.  The ideal candidate would also have the ability to teach History.   We are looking for a skilled practitioner who has experience of teaching RE or PSHCE across Key Stages 3 and 4, if they are able to teach History too, this would be an advantage.  They will be able to inspire and enthuse students through dynamic and creative teaching. This is excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious colleague to work in an excellent team within in a successful, progressive and happy school.

 We are justifiably proud to be one of the highest attaining 11-16 comprehensive schools in Kirklees and are regularly, heavily, oversubscribed.   All our key performance measures are higher than the local and national averages.  We were awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in November 2019 and, at our most recent inspection, in February 2025, Ofsted judged that "King James’s School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection". 

 We serve a suburban area and several villages to the south and east of Huddersfield. We have been a Single Academy Trust since we converted in 2012, but can trace our origin back to 1608 when we were given the charter by King James I. 

 ‘The King James’s Way’ sets out the values and commitments which lie at the centre of everything we do. 

 At King James’s School, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping everyone reach their full potential.  We offer a comprehensive training and development programme, which enables staff to perform to the very best of their abilities.

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  We ask all applicants to provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to any interview.  We will also carry out online searches for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence.  Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post involves direct contact with children and is considered to be a regulated activity.  This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

 Completed applications should be submitted by 08:00 on Thursday 26 February 2026.

 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Brook, PA to the Principal, on 01484

412990 or email her (staff.tbrook@kingjames.school).