Educational Psychologist, Soulbury A scale points 3 – 8 starting point A5

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Croydon is seeking Educational Psychologists for full/part-time positions, offering competitive salary scales and comprehensive support. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience. The role involves collaboration with local schools and statutory work, with a strong focus on achieving excellent outcomes for the community. Generous benefits include welcome and retention payments, and an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Welcome payment of £4,000

Annual retention payment of £4,000

Car allowance

Paid parking

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• An honours degree in psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society.
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational psychology services to local schools.
• Collaborate with head teachers and agencies.
• Assist in statutory work for Croydon Council.

Skills

Experience in Educational Psychology

Strong interpersonal skills

Creativity in applying psychology

Education

Honours degree in psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Educational Psychologist, Soulbury A scale points 3 – 8 starting point A5, Croydon

Job Details

Location: Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description

Croydon Educational Psychology Service is seeking Educational Psychologists (full/part-time, permanent) on Soulbury A scale points 3 – 8 starting at A5 (plus up to 3 SPA). We offer Outer London Weighting, a car allowance, and paid parking.

We provide a welcome payment of £4,000 (after 6 months, upon successful probation) and a generous annual retention payment of £4,000. Our team offers excellent CPD opportunities, strong induction, supervision, and support.

Join a vibrant team committed to achieving the best outcomes for our local community. We welcome applications from experienced psychologists or third-year trainees, with roles available from September 2025 or sooner.

Our team undertakes statutory work for Croydon Council, collaborates with local schools, and maintains excellent relationships with head teachers and agencies. We value creativity in applying psychology and aim to be the preferred employer for educational psychologists.

Qualifications: An honours degree in psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society, a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council are required.

This is a rolling advert; applications are reviewed weekly.

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all community sections. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced Children's DBS check.