Educational Psychologist - REQ04270

North Lanarkshire Council; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking qualified educational psychologists to join their Educational Psychological Service. The role involves improving outcomes for children and families, requiring a postgraduate qualification in educational psychology and registration with the British Psychological Society. The council offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Registration with or eligibility to register with HCPC required.
• Experience in educational psychology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the community to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Participate in advancing the service's ambitious Plan for North Lanarkshire.

Skills

Innovative

Collegiate

Values-led

Education

Graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society

Postgraduate qualification in educational psychology

Job description

Location: Educational Psychology Service, Queen Victoria Street, ML6 0DL

Salary: £58,923 - £72,204 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Applications are invited from suitably qualified educational psychologists for a position within the Educational Psychological Service.

Applicants require Graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society and a postgraduate qualification in educational psychology. Registration with or eligibility to register with HCPC, subject to successful completion of the appropriate BPS qualification, is required.

North Lanarkshire Educational Psychological Service is one of the largest in Scotland and plays a key role in supporting the community to improve outcomes for children, young people, their families, and communities.

The service offers a diverse range of professional skills and provides opportunities for continuing professional development, joint working, and research. Psychologists can contribute to national and local priorities through innovative and effective practice.

We seek innovative, collegiate, and values-led psychologists who will participate fully in advancing the service's ambitious Plan for North Lanarkshire.

The service operates in two teams based in different offices across North Lanarkshire. The appointment will be to the service, with the specific remit and office base determined by service needs and priorities.

For more information or to discuss the posts, please contact Dr. Nancy Ferguson, Principal Psychologist, at [e-mail]

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be interested in our benefits, including 27 days annual leave, 6 public holidays, and a range of health, wellbeing, and development programs through our Learning Academy, LearnNL.

*Casual/sessional roles include 12.1% of your hourly rate for each hour worked, covering annual leave and public holidays.*

We are a Disability Confident Leader, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria, and support service personnel, veterans, and their families through our Armed Forces Community Covenant and guaranteed interview scheme.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise, ensuring guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals who meet the job criteria.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire aims to make it the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We believe in Fair Work principles, promoting effective voice, fulfillment, opportunity, respect, and security in employment.

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