Educational Psychologist (closing date:29/05/25)

Educators Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Wales is seeking an Educational Psychologist to provide high-quality services to schools. The role demands flexibility, collaboration, and knowledge of educational legislation. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and be registered with the HCPC.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultation-based service delivery.
• Knowledge of ALNET Act (2018) and Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021).

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly and manage complex work streams.
• Contribute to the development of the EPS.

Skills

Collaboration

Team-working

Education

Undergraduate degree

Doctoral training in educational psychology

Job description

Post title:

Educational Psychologist

Post number:

ED.0288-V2

Salary:

Soulbury 2 - 6 + SPA points where eligible

Job description:

Educational Psychologist (ED.0288-V2) Job description (PDF, 263 KB)

Directorate/department:

Education

Apply online now for post ED.0288-V2

Closing date:

11.45pm, 29 May 2025

Further information

The EP must be able to work flexibly, manage complex work streams simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines. Applicants should have experience of working within a consultation-based model of service delivery. They will need to demonstrate an understanding of the unique contribution EPs can make to education and wellbeing.

The EPS has a long history of providing high-quality services to schools, as well as training and capacity-building activities. Applicants should evidence collaborative and team-working skills to contribute to the development of the EPS. Knowledge of the ALNET Act (2018) and The Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021) is essential.

The successful candidate will report to the Principal and Senior Educational Psychologists.

Applicants must have attained an undergraduate and/or higher degree granting Graduate Basis for Recognition (GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and be registered as a practitioner EP with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), or be in their final year of a doctoral training programme in educational psychology that confers eligibility to register with the HCPC as an EP.

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