King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG staff.clockwood@kingjames.school http://www.kingjames.org.uk
King James's School
About King James's School
We are an extremely popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive, serving south-eastern Huddersfield and surrounding villages. We have an excellent staff team a of about 120, all working to help our students achieve their full potential.
The essence of our school is built
around three Hs:
- our distinguished History
- our Holistic provision, which develops students academically and pastorally
- our High expectations and aspiration
Our school values are built around
our desire to provide a first-class secondary education for our community:
- Kindness and compassion
- Inclusion and tolerance
- Nurture and innovation
- Greatness and aspiration
We are one of the highest attaining 11-16 comprehensive schools in Kirklees and are regularly, heavily, oversubscribed. We were awarded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in November 2019 and, at our most recent inspection in February 2025, Ofsted judged that we had “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection".
We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. With a comprehensive training and development programme, tailored to your needs and the requirements of the school, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.
Thank you for taking an interest in our school. If this sounds like a place you want to work, and you want to have a positive impact on our young people, please apply to join our team.
Current Vacancies
Member
Member
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
We are seeking a principled, strategic and independent individual to join our Trust as a Member. Members play a vital constitutional role within an academy trust. Similar to shareholders in a company...
- Not Applicable | Not Applicable
- Volunteer post
Caretaker
Caretaker
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our highly effective and dedicated site team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that our school buildings and grounds remain saf...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,540.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (Actual)
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
We are looking to appoint a School Lead for two key areas of the school development plan, which will be chosen in consultation with the Principal - Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion, Achievement. The...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £80,655.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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Current Vacancies
Member
Member
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
-
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
We are seeking a principled, strategic and independent individual to join our Trust as a Member. Members play a vital constitutional role within an academy trust. Similar to shareholders in a company...
- Not Applicable | Not Applicable
- Volunteer post
Caretaker
Caretaker
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
-
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our highly effective and dedicated site team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that our school buildings and grounds remain saf...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,540.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (Actual)
Vice Principal
Vice Principal
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
-
King James's School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
We are looking to appoint a School Lead for two key areas of the school development plan, which will be chosen in consultation with the Principal - Curriculum and Teaching, Inclusion, Achievement. The...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £80,655.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (Actual)
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Are you looking for a different role at King James's School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
