Educational Psychologist

London Borough of Waltham Forest; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus £2000 p.a.

Initial £1000 on commencement + £1000

CPD opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing focus

Mayor of London Good Work Standard

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an Educational Psychologist in Waltham Forest to support the Experts at Hand programme and help improve outcomes for local children and young people. The role emphasises collaboration, flexibility and public-facing work, with part-time applications considered where appropriate.

Applicants should hold a Professional Educational Psychology qualification (BPS) and HCPC registration; UK right to work is required and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Professional Educational Psychology qualification recognised by the BPS.
• HCPC registration and continued professional body registration.
• Satisfactory DBS check and CIFAS identity checks.
• Existing UK right to work (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Experts at Hand programme.
• Improve outcomes for children and young people in the local community.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation and time management

Initiative

Evidence-based interventions

Commitment to outcomes

Fluent English

Education

Educational Psychology qualification (BPS)

Job description

Educational Psychologist post in Waltham Forest EPS, a team within the London Borough of Waltham Forest's traded business unit. The work centres on supporting delivery of the Experts at Hand offer and improving outcomes for children and young people locally. The team stresses collaborative and flexible working, and part-time applications are considered. Applicants must already hold UK work authorisation, as Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Support delivery of the Experts at Hand
• Improve outcomes for children and young people in the local community

Qualifications

• Professional Educational Psychology qualification recognised by the BPS

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration
• Continued professional body registration

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent practitioner
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills
• Reliable, flexible and shows initiative
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Fluent spoken English with confidence and accuracy for public-facing work

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks
• Satisfactory declaration of interest
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Existing UK right to work that does not require sponsorship

What’s offered

• Recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December for permanent staff
• New recruits receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 after successfully completing the first 12 months (pro rata)
• Continuing professional development in areas of special interest
• Collaborative and flexible working
• Working arrangements considered to suit personal circumstances
• Focus on professional wellbeing
• Mayor of London Good Work Standard accreditation covering fair pay, wellbeing, skills and progression