King James’s School is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school (NOR 900), serving a suburban area and a scatter of villages to the east and south of Huddersfield. It is situated approximately 2 miles from the centre of Huddersfield in a semi-rural position overlooking the Farnley Valley. The School was designated a Specialist Science College in 2004 and became an Academy in 2012. King James’s, whose origins go back to the thirteenth century, has occupied its present site since 1547. King James’s is a truly comprehensive School. The annual intake, of 180 students, has a very broad socio-economic and ethnic mix. On the retirement of the current Principal, the School Governors are seeking a successor who will maintain and build upon the high standards, success and popularity of our school.
We provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment that encourages all students to reach and exceed their potential. Our GCSE results are recognised as being consistently high, leading to a number of awards for academic achievement. We have excellent facilities including extensive grounds, six computer suites, an Independent Learning Centre and other specialist teaching rooms.
Our talented and committed staff are involved in numerous teaching research projects with a wide variety of different organisations. All of these initiatives have led to the School being at the forefront of development in Teaching and Learning. These have included the National Centre for the Excellence of Teaching in Mathematics (NCETM), Astra-Zeneca Science Trust, National College of School Leadership (NCSL), STEM, WISE and Network of Excellence for the Teaching of Computer Science. In addition we are a leading member of the Northern Alliance and our SLEs are in great demand.
Our last OfSTED inspection (September 2009) stated that “This is a good and improving school where students of all abilities and from all backgrounds are happy and achieve well’. A further OfSTED inspection on Economics and Business Education (March 2011) rated the School as outstanding and, as a consequence, we are featured on the OfSTED Best Practice website. This has led to representatives from numerous schools visiting King James’s in order to improve their own practice.
This is an exciting time in the history of King James’s School and the Trustees and Governors are seeking an experienced senior leader with a successful track record of sustained school improvement who is passionate, highly motivated and committed. The successful candidate must have a strong vision that will ensure the current success of King James’s School is further enhanced.
To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please visit www.kingjames.org.uk.
Informal Visits
You are actively encouraged to visit King James’s School on either Monday 16 March or Tuesday 17 March.
Appointments can be made by ringing 01484 412990 and speaking to Robert Lamb.
Closing date: Friday March 20, 2015
Shortlisting: Wednesday March 25, 2015
Interviews: Thursday April 23 & Friday April 24
Application Forms and information are available on the school website: www.kingjames.org.uk.
Please return completed application forms to the Principal’s PA, Tracey Brook: clerk@kingjames.org.uk.
King James’s School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
King James’s School
St Helen’s Gate
Almondbury
Huddersfield
HD4 6SG
Tel: 01484 412990
Fax: 01484 412991
Email: clerk@kingjames.org.uk
Principal: Robert Lamb
Further information about the school can be accessed on the school website: www.kingjames.org.uk
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