Educational Psychologist x3

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Director of Educational Psychology to enhance services for children and families. This role invites both internal and external applicants, including Trainee Educational Psychologists. The position offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and strong communication skills. The team values collaboration and a commitment to inclusive practices.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

IT support

Dedicated admin support

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Research engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering educational psychology services.
• Strong communication skills to engage with young people and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational psychology services to children and families.
• Engage in research and project work.
• Develop and promote specialisms in line with local needs.

Skills

Strength-based approaches

Collaborative techniques

Research-led practices

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Year 2/3 Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs)

Job description

Overview

Directorate: Children and Families

Section: Educational Psychology Service

Grade: Main Grade

Actual Salary: £47,688 - £57,954 + up to 3 Structured Professional Assessment (SPA) Points

Hours: 37

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. Applications welcomed from Year 2/3 Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs). This post is suitable for candidates that have ideas and vision about how to deliver educational psychology differently, using strength-based, collaborative and research-led approaches. Stoke-on-Trent recognises the value of Educational Psychology at an operational and strategic level and this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced EPs as well as those new to the profession to really make their mark in a way that they impact the lives of children, young people, their families and the wider community.

Stoke-on-Trent EPS is a dynamic service with lots of exciting opportunities and advantages:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home;
• Generous annual leave - 26 days (29 days after 5 years LA service) with an additional 8 public holidays, 2 extra statutory and 2 local day’s holidays;
• IT support, including the use of iPads;
• Dedicated admin support;
• Staff benefits and rewards scheme;
• Opportunities to engage in research and project work;
• Ongoing CPD – at least, 9 days in line with HCPC requirements for registration;
• There are opportunities to foster and develop specialisms in line with service and local needs;
• Central Stoke-based office with parking.

We have well stablished links with the West Midlands Regional EP Groups and Birmingham University.

For an informal discussion please contact Michele Perry-Springer (PEP) [e-mail], Paul Beeson (SEP) [e-mail] or Katherine Lee (SEP) [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [e-mail] or call us on 01782 238189.