educational psychologist

Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join the ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The role involves delivering the full range of psychological services to support educational inclusion and raise standards across schools.

A Welsh-language capability is essential, with the authority supporting language development. HCPC registration is required, and the post offers Soulbury Scale A 3-8 (£50,987 - £61,963) plus up to 3 SPA points.

Qualifications

• Welsh language communication is essential and supported to develop language skills.
• HCPC registration maintained as part of professional practice.
• Soulbury Scale A 3-8 salary range stated for the post.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the full range of psychological services to facilitate change and raise educational standards.
• Collaborate with schools to promote inclusion using a solution-focused approach.
• Work within the ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service to support pupils' wellbeing.

Skills

Welsh language

Educational psychology

Education

HCPC registered

Doctoral studies in Educational Psychology

Job description

This is a post for which the ability to communicate in Welsh is essential (the authority will support any candidate to further develop their Welsh language whilst in post).

Ceredigion is a beautiful rural area with a dramatic coastline and lively communities. It is a county rich with history, culture and community. Ceredigion schools aim to provide the highest standards in education and excellent relationship exists between our schools and central services.

We are looking for an educational psychologist to join our happy and enthusiastic team which sits as part of the wider ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The Educational Psychology Service is well respected within Schools Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking the full range of psychological services within the county to facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. We work closely with our schools and adopt a solution-focused approach in our consultations. We work in a preventative manner, with the freedom to use a range of psychological techniques to make a difference to the pupils.

We welcome applicants who are able to begin immediately and also from students who are currently in Year 2 / 3 of their doctoral studies.

To maintain ethical standards, it is essential for the candidate to be registered, and to maintain continued registration, with the HCPC.

Soulbury Scale A 3-8 (£50,987 - £61,963) and up to 3 SPA points (if applicable).