Educational Psychologist

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Educational Psychologist for a 0.5 FTE permanent position in its Educational Psychology Service. The role involves delivering preventative and early intervention work, carrying out statutory duties, and collaborating with local authority teams. Applicants must be fully qualified Educational Psychologists in the UK, with experience in preventative work preferred. Flexible working arrangements are available. Closing date for applications is December 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified Educational Psychologist within the UK.
• Experience in preventative and early intervention work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and early intervention work.
• Carry out statutory duties, including assessments and consultations.
• Provide core non-statutorial services across locality and schools.
• Develop and extend the service’s range of activities and specialisms.
• Collaborate with local authority teams and school colleagues.

Skills

Preventative and early intervention work

Collaboration with local authority teams

Statutory duties assessments and consultations

Education

Fully qualified Educational Psychologist (UK qualified)

Doctoral trainee (Year 2 or Year 3)

Job description

Newcastle City Council – Children and Families Directorate

Educational Psychology Service – Educational Psychologist (0.5 FTE, Permanent Post)

Scale: Points 3 – 8, with up to an additional 3 SPA points for those eligible to apply.

About the Role

The Newcastle Educational Psychology Service is expanding and seeks to appoint an Educational Psychologist to a 0.5 FTE permanent position, commencing as soon as possible. The role will join a positive team comprising the Service Manager, Deputy Manager, 15.3 FTE EPs (including two Specialist Senior EPs), three doctoral trainee EPs and an Assistant EP.

The team is highly valued by schools and settings. All Educational Psychologists undertake a range of preventative and early intervention work, statutory duties and core (non‑statutory/non‑traded) work that focuses on a range of cross‑LA and school priorities. The service offers opportunities to develop specialisms and areas of interest.

The EPS is well positioned within the Local Authority, approved for strategic work across the Education Division and wider Children and Families Directorate, maintaining close working relationships with other SEN services and links with Newcastle University doctoral training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and early intervention work
• Carry out statutory duties, including assessments and consultations
• Provide core non‑statutory, non‑traded services across the locality and schools
• Develop and extend the service’s range of activities and specialisms
• Collaborate with local authority teams and school colleagues to support children, young people and vulnerable adults

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified Educational Psychologist (qualified within the UK)
• Doctoral trainee Educational Psychologist in Year 2 or Year 3 of training is eligible
• Experience in preventative and early intervention work is desirable

Working Arrangements

Flexible working arrangements are available, including term‑time‑only work.

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed both for fully qualified colleagues and doctoral trainees Year 2 or 3. Kindly contact Lara Lillico, Educational Psychology Service Manager ([e-mail]), or Andrew Scott, Deputy Educational Psychology Service Manager ([e-mail]) to arrange an informal discussion.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk – select "Apply Now" and complete the online application form. Prior to completion, read the supporting documents. Email communications regarding your application will be sent to the email address on your Northeast Jobs account, so please check your inbox.

Closing date for applications: 02 December 2025.

Additional Information

The Council is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This regulated activity post requires additional recruitment checks, including background checks against criminal convictions, police information and the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.