Educational Psychologist

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 23 days

Relocation allowance

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

Hull Educational Psychology Service is seeking five full-time Educational Psychologists to deliver psychological services to schools, colleges, parents and children aged 0-25. You will provide expert advice to the Local Authority, support SEN development, and work with other departments within Children and Young People’s Services to raise educational standards in Kingston upon Hull.

Qualified Educational Psychologists registered with the HCPC are welcome, and Year 3 Trainee EPs may apply.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required for qualified EPs.
• Applications welcome from Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological services to schools, colleges, parents and children 0-25 years.
• Advise Local Authority in line with legislation and DfE guidance.
• Support SEN development in schools and work with C&YP services.

Skills

Communication with schools

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist (HCPC)

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: 7th December 2026.

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At Hull City Council we are committed to our children and young people, and we are passionate about how we deliver services to them. That’s why we are developing and nurturing a culture that puts our children and young people at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our workforce to work together to find solutions, to be open, honest and respectful, to take responsibility and listen and learn from others.

If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you. Hull is a changing local authority and it’s a fantastic time to join us and be a key player in supporting our journey.

Hull Educational Psychology Service is seeking to recruit five full-time educational psychologists undertake statutory core and Experts at Hand work. We are a highly regarded Service within the local authority and have strong links with Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham Universities through the placement of Trainee Educational Psychologists with us. You will be encouraged to be innovative and reflective in your practice as well as sharing in and communicating our vision and values.

Hull is committed to transforming lives through psychology and making positive change possible through holding ‘Helpful Conversations’ with others. Our work is delivered through a relational approach that values trust, promotes feelings of safety and supports connection. Practicing in this way, our team strengthen key relationships by creating opportunities to work collaboratively with those involved in a child or young person’s life. You will also receive regular line management sessions and bi-annual appraisal meetings at which time individual training and CPD needs can be identified and discussed. We are very keen to promote the use of systemic ideas within our practice and would welcome applicants who would also like to develop their skills in a relational way.

You can expect dedicated admin support; full use of IT services including the latest equipment; accessible and free car parking on most sites with reduced price parking passes for the City Centre. Mileage is reimbursed at HMRC business rates, or you may prefer to take advantage of our Cycle to work or car schemes. Under the Work Smart scheme remote working is also encouraged but we have a well-appointed office in the City Centre which is frequently used by the team. All applicants receive a comprehensive induction programme from a senior member of the Service with orientation provided by peers. There is an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area.

We would welcome applications from qualified educational psychologists registered with the HCPC as well as Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologists. Applications for part-time working are also welcome. Finally, an enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Stanley (Principal Educational Psychologist) on 01482 614258 or email [e-mail]

If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on your criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

• Delivery of psychological services to schools, colleges, parents and children and other agencies, 0-25 years.
• Providing Advice to the Local Authority in line with legislation and DfE documentation.
• Supporting schools in development of SEN systems
• Working with other departments within the Children and Young People’s Services to enhance educational provision and standards in Kingston upon Hull and ensure safety and welfare of all children.
• To develop and support the Service’s trading to schools and other customers

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults
2. To assist schools in the implementation of SEN policies and systems, in line with the Code of Practice (2014).
3. To offer consultation to schools, colleges and other educational providers regarding the management of special needs provision and policy development
4. To cover a generic caseload, providing consultation on systems and cases, assessment, training, therapeutic input as required.
5. To develop a range of interventions for children with schools, colleges and other education and training providers and for families and carers .
6. To provide psychological advice to the LA in relation to relevant legislation.
7. To contribute to the Authority’s traded services, providing a range of psychological services including INSET and staff development programmes.
8. To develop initiatives aimed at providing good professional practice.
9. To work with other Local Authority, Health and voluntary agencies to promote the psychological welfare of children.
10. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate HS policy.

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Pay Ranges:

Job Classifications:

3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Essential 3B - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service