educational psychologist

Ceredigion County Council; Penparcau; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council's Educational Psychology Service invites applications from enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to join our county-wide team in Aberystwyth. The post involves delivering the full range of psychological services to support educational inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential; the authority will support developing Welsh language skills. Applicants must be HCPC registered; enhanced DBS clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Welsh language ability is essential for this role.
• HCPC registration and ongoing maintenance are required.
• Applicants may be in Year 2 or 3 of doctoral studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full range of educational psychology services across the county.
• Collaborate with schools to raise educational inclusion and standards.
• Apply solution-focused approaches and preventative practices.

Skills

Welsh language ability

Communication with schools

Education

HCPC registration

Doctoral study (Year 2/3)

Job description

This is a post for which the ability to communicate in Welsh is essential (the authority will support any candidate to further develop their Welsh language whilst in post).

Ceredigion is a beautiful rural area with a dramatic coastline and lively communities. It is a county rich with history, culture and community. Ceredigion schools aim to provide the highest standards in education and excellent relationship exists between our schools and central services.

We are looking for an educational psychologist to join our happy and enthusiastic team which sits as part of the wider ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The Educational Psychology Service is well respected within Schools Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking the full range of psychological services within the county to facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. We work closely with our schools and adopt a solution-focused approach in our consultations. We work in a preventative manner, with the freedom to use a range of psychological techniques to make a difference to the pupils.

We welcome applicants who are able to begin immediately and also from students who are currently in Year 2 / 3 of their doctoral studies.

To maintain ethical standards, it is essential for the candidate to be registered, and to maintain continued registration, with the HCPC.

Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• + School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• + Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• + Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• + Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• + School Admissions
• + Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• + Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• + Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• + Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training