Educational Psychologist

London Borough of Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Job summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking an Educational Psychologist to join our supportive team in Greater London. This permanent, full‑time role offers a Soulbury Scale A salary and a structured 36‑hour week with additional recruitment and retention bonuses.

You will contribute to high‑quality assessment, guidance, and CPD, working collaboratively with schools and families to support pupil outcomes while prioritising wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to join our friendly and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and guidance to pupils, families, and schools.
• Offer continued professional development (CPD) opportunities and collaborate to improve pupil outcomes.

Job description

Educational Psychologist

Date Posted: 2026-09-20

Location: Greater London, SE1 1, The Borough

Country: GB

Application Deadline: 2026-10-13

Application Last Updated: 2026-12-20T11:07:33.323

Organisation Details

Name: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: Soulbury EP Scale A 5 - 10 (55,482 - 65,929) per year (pro rata for part-time)

Retention Bonus: 2000 paid annually in June and December

Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent (part-time applications will be considered)

Working Hours per Week: 36

About Us

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email ##### so we can arrange an alternative application method.

About the Role

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Waltham Forest EPS encourages collaborative and flexible working, and is committed to developing EPs professional skills, whilst prioritising professional wellbeing. Waltham Forest EPS is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority. We provide varied opportunities and quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to develop areas of special interest.

The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of 2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits joining us will receive 1000 on commencement and 1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata).

We are a Home Office-licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role, we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship.

Location: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: 55,482 - 65,929 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: EducationPosted: 2026-09-15Valid to: 2026-10-13Apply: London Borough Of Waltham ForestJob DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: Soulbury EP Scale A 5 - 10 (55,482 - 65,929) (pro rata for part-time)Retention Bonus: 2000 paid annually in June and DecemberContract Type: Full-time/Permanent (part-time applications will be considered)Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 13/10/2026Proposed Interview Date(s): 22/10/ 2026Reference: 2318About Us:Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused