Kirklees
202 schools · 144 primary · 24 secondary · 41 open teaching jobs
Kirklees is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 202 schools — 144 primary, 24 secondary, educating around 64,187 pupils. The median teacher salary across Kirklees's state-funded schools is £46,526.7 (2024-25). There are currently 41 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Kirklees.
Kirklees at a glance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 202
- Primary schools
- 144
- Secondary schools
- 24
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 64,187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,543
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,526.7
- Spend per pupil
- £7,892
- Open teaching jobs
- 41
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Kirklees
202 schools in Kirklees plotted by location.
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Teaching in Kirklees
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Kirklees
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Kirklees
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Kirklees.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Kirklees’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Kirklees
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Holmfirth, Kirklees· HD9 7EB
211 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Mirfield, Kirklees· WF14 9PD
420 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Emley First School
Huddersfield, Kirklees· HD8 9RT
130 pupils
Holmfirth High School
Holmfirth, Kirklees· HD9 7SE
1,329 pupils
Attainment 8: 58.6
Moor End Academy
Huddersfield, Kirklees· HD4 5JA
1,065 pupils
Attainment 8: 45.9
Trust: SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
New Mill Infant School
Holmfirth, Kirklees· HD9 1LS
79 pupils
Trust: LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Kirklees
View 41 open teaching jobs in Kirklees →Kirklees: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Kirklees?
Kirklees has 202 schools, including 144 primary and 24 secondary schools, educating around 64,187 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Kirklees?
The median teacher salary across Kirklees's state-funded schools is £46,526.7 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Kirklees?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Kirklees local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Kirklees through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Kirklees?
Apply through Kirklees's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Kirklees by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Kirklees?
Yes — there are currently 41 open teaching vacancies in Kirklees. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.