Educational Psychologist

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Edinburgh Council as an Educational Psychologist, where you will provide essential support in schools across Edinburgh. This position involves working with children, ensuring their psychological well-being, and collaborating with educational professionals. Applicants should possess a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology and be willing to undergo necessary background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience or training in therapeutic interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions within schools.
• Collaborate with educational staff and parents to support children's learning.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of educational strategies.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Applications are invited from qualified Educational Psychologists to join a team providing support in schools across the city. The successful candidate will work as an Educational Psychologist with a cluster of schools and undertake development work under supervision and line management from a Depute Principal Psychologist.

Further information about the role, including the Job Description, Employee Specification, and details about our service, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

As part of our efforts to improve our organisational culture and create a positive work environment, we are adopting a new interview approach. Instead of a traditional competency-based interview, we will assess candidates through a behavioural and technical (skills-based) approach. This method allows us to evaluate how you think and how you embody Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We recognize that a diverse workforce, with varied values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds, enriches our organization.

Our salary range typically starts with an initial salary and increases annually until it reaches the top of the range.