Educational Psychologist NEW Rivington & Blackrod School Posted today Bolton Soulbury Scales (S[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking an exceptional Educational Psychologist to enhance educational outcomes for students. This full-time or part-time role involves collaboration towards delivering psychological assessments, consultations, and multifaceted support across various educational establishments. The successful candidate will join a commitment to growth and career development within a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• Significant experience applying psychology in educational settings.
• Ability to conduct psychological assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work across all schools in the Trust; Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form.
• Conduct Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments and annual reviews.
• Provide psychological consultation and advice in line with SEND guidance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Consultation

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Assessment interpretation

Education

Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Educational Psychologist
Salary: Soulbury Scales (Senior and Principal Educational Psychologists) Points 5-7 (£60,160 - £62,540)
(2024 25 Pay Award Pending)

Contract: Permanent
We can offer flexibility, full-time (37 hours per week), or part-time (minimum 18 hours per week), either term-time only or all year round
Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including some working from home

Leverhulme is at an exciting stage of growth and development. To support our ambitions, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Educational Psychologist to play a pivotal role in transforming lives through education. The role will include working across all schools in our Trust; Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form provision.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Educational Psychologist holding full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have a high degree of problem solving, consultation, and collaboration skills and be creative and passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs. The role will involve collaboration with our SEN Co-ordinators to lead Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments, annual reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings, providing vital psychological consultation and advice in line with SEND guidance. You will have significant experience in the application of psychology in education settings.

The post-holder will have experience conducting psychological assessments, interpreting assessment results, and providing evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents. You will have the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and provide consultation and support to school staff on complex cases.

The role is an exciting opportunity to work strategically and collaboratively across the Trust. Leverhulme is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff as we are passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce.
Closing date: by 9:00am on Monday, 10th February 2024

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.