Educational Psychologist

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional supervision and peer支持

CPD opportunities and research support

Induction programme for newlyQualified

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee wellbeing services

Job summary

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Educational Psychology Service is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Psychologist to join on a permanent basis from January 4th 2027 or as soon as possible after this date. The role supports children and young people in schools and other settings, aiming to promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

We offer a welcoming Service, high-quality supervision, opportunities to develop specialist interests, CPD, flexible hybrid working, a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Educational Psychologists as recognised by the HCPC, or current 3rd year Trainee Educational Psychologists.
• Professional registration required to practice as EP.
• Experience in educational settings is desirable but not mandatory for trainees.

Responsibilities

• Work in schools and other settings to support children and young people.
• Apply psychology creatively and effectively to promote inclusion, wellbeing, learning and positive outcomes for children, young people, families and schools.

Education

HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist

Job description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Education Directorate is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Educational Psychologist to join our highly regarded Educational Psychology Service on a permanent basis from January 4th 2027 or as soon as possible after this date. Applicants should be fully qualified Educational Psychologists as recognised by the HCPC, or current 3rd year Trainee Educational Psychologists.

About the Role

The Educational Psychology Service works in schools and other settings to support children and young people. Our work is summarised by our three key messages as:

• capacity building using evidence-based systemic approaches;
• consultation with school staff and others to ’unstick’ barriers to learning; and,
• working at an individual level, informed by psychological and therapeutic theories and practice.

The Service contributes to a wide range of local, regional and national initiatives, often on a multi-agency basis. We are a small, nurturing team in which everyone is encouraged to develop an area of special interest. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to apply psychology creatively and effectively to promote inclusion, wellbeing, learning, and positive outcomes for children, young people, families, and schools.

What We Offer

We recognise the importance of supporting Educational Psychologists to thrive professionally and personally. We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Educational Psychology Service.
• High-quality professional supervision and peer support.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and lead areas of work.
• Continuing Professional Development and opportunities for research.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A comprehensive induction programme for newly qualified Educational Psychologists.
• Access to employee wellbeing services.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

Blaenau Gwent is situated in south Wales, bordering the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Excellent transport links via the A465, M4 and the railway network bring Cardiff, Newport and Swansea within easy reach.

This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Foster (Principal EP) ([e-mail]) or Laura Craven (Senior EP) ([e-mail]).

Closing Date: 10th September 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Interview Date: 18th September 2026