Educational Psychologist

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a qualified Educational Psychologist to support schools in the city. This role involves working under the guidance of a Depute Principal Psychologist, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive environment and be evaluated on core behaviors of respect, integrity, and flexibility while contributing to the educational development of students. The salary is competitive, reflecting local government standards.

Qualifications

• Requires registration with the PVG Scheme.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be needed.
• Experience in development work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support schools across the city as an Educational Psychologist.
• Undertake development work under supervision.
• Engage in behavioral and technical assessments.

Skills

Respect

Integrity

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Job description

Educational Psychologist
Waverley Court

Salary:

£56,793 - £72,204

Hours:

35 per week, 52 weeks

Applications are invited from qualified Educational Psychologists to join a team supporting schools across the city. The successful candidate will work as an Educational Psychologist for a cluster of schools, undertaking development work under supervision and line management from a Depute Principal Psychologist.

Further information, including the Job Description and Employee Specification, 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 you have 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 conditional upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We aim to improve our organisational culture and create a great workplace for the people of Edinburgh, focusing on skills, experience, and approach to work.

We are moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioral and technical skills-based approach. This will help us assess how you think and how you embody Our Behaviours: Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to do their best. We recognize that a diverse workforce enriches our organization.

Learn more about Our Behaviours at Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council.

The salary range typically reflects the starting salary with annual increases until the top of the range is reached.

For more details, see the Educational Psychologist Job Pack.