EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service in Cardiff seeks a fully qualified Educational Psychologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves strategic development and collaboration within schools, contributing to the advancement of educational psychology practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment are provided.

Benefits

Access to a laptop

Smartphone

Flexible working arrangements

CPD activities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified educational psychologist required, starting September 2025.
• Applications from Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologists will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of schools and settings, supervision of trainees.
• Participate in task groups and influence the future direction of the service.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Psychology

Postgraduate Qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

This job application date has now expired.

Salary: EDPSY A - £42,422 - £61,848

About The Service

Cardiff Educational Psychology Service is composed of friendly, highly motivated educational psychologists with diverse experience and interests.

This is a time of change for the Service, offering opportunities to engage in strategic developments within the Local Authority and support the Inclusion Service and schools in advancing ALN reform.

We provide access to a laptop, smartphone, and flexible working arrangements.

The Service invests in its workforce, participating in CPD activities, joint training with neighboring EP Services, and supporting staff in developing specialized interests.

We maintain strong links with Cardiff University, hosting Educational Psychologists in Training and facilitating research collaborations.

Working within the Service offers a great opportunity to work in the vibrant, diverse capital city of Wales.

About the job

We are eager to appoint a fully qualified educational psychologist starting from September 2025, or possibly sooner.

Applications from Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologists finishing training in 2024 will also be considered.

The role involves a range of duties, both school-focused and strategic, with opportunities to collaborate within the EPS and broader education services to align with the Education Service's vision and plans.

There will be opportunities to influence the future direction of the Educational Psychology Service.

The post includes responsibility for a group of schools and settings, supervision of trainees, and participation in task groups.

Our service delivery is based on a consultation model.

Support via peer and line management supervision and a comprehensive induction program will be provided.

What We Are Looking For From You

We seek an Educational Psychologist with the knowledge, skills, and experience to contribute to the EPS's development.

You will:

• Hold a Degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Be fully registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

You should have a good understanding of how Educational Psychology can positively impact children and young people, along with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with partners.

Additional information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Alders, Principal Educational Psychologist, at 07891125350.

This position is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are priorities. The Council and schools are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and well-being.

We recognize the use of AI and other resources in applications but expect all submitted information to be accurate, truthful, and your own work.

Applications are accepted in both English and Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favorably.

The Council does not accept CVs. When completing the application, please refer to the guidance documents available on our website:

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

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• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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