14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2026

  • Closing date

    13 April 2026 at 10am

  • Date listed

    26 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£14,922.00 - £15,259.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist job summary

Receptionist
Permanent position. Grade 3 SCP 5

25 hours per week, term-time 39 weeks

11.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Actual salary: Under 5 ‘ service SCP 5 - £14,922

Over 5 years’ service SCP 5 - £15,259  

Required from May 2026.

We are seeking to appoint a person who is committed, enthusiastic, reliable and able to provide support and work under supervision to complete varied duties including acting as ‘first point of contact’ for all visitors. Full training will be provided and previous experience would be advantageous. Our Recruitment Pack outlines fully the job description and person specifications for this role.

Ridgewood High School is situated on the outskirts of Stourbridge surrounded by greenbelt. Our ‘small school with a big heart’ is certainly an exciting and rewarding place to be as we work towards an ambitious vision for the future. Our staff are well trained, show excellent teamwork and care deeply for students. Our students are fun, welcoming, respectful and are increasingly confident in their pursuit of academic rigour. They show excellent leadership skills. We are very proud of our school and welcome prospective candidates to visit us.

Stour Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. 

How to apply:

Applications - online via My New Term: Ridgewood High School, Stourbridge, West Midlands | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

Visit the school - please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs C. Teese, to arrange a visit to the school.

Closing date - 9am, Monday 13th April 2026.

Interview date - w/c 20th April 2026.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Stour Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. 

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Ridgewood High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
603 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Ridgewood High School is situated on the outskirts of Stourbridge surrounded by greenbelt. Our ‘small school with a big heart’ is certainly an exciting and rewarding place to be as we work towards an ambitious vision for the future. Our staff are well trained, show excellent teamwork and care deeply for students. Our students are fun, welcoming, respectful and are increasingly confident in their pursuit of academic rigour. They show excellent leadership skills. We are very proud of our school and welcome prospective candidates to visit us.

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