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.