School Psychologist

Maida Vale Primary School; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in the City of Westminster is seeking a passionate School Psychologist to support mental health and learning for students. The role involves collaborating with staff, guiding behaviour support, and developing strategies for students at educational risk. Applicants must hold registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development opportunities

Attractive leave provisions

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Experience in implementing school psychology services in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in implementing strategies for mental health and learning.
• Provide guidance on behaviour support and emergency management.
• Work closely with students experiencing challenges.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work in a self-directed manner

Education

Provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

School Psychologist – Maida Vale Primary School (Position No. 00035496). Agency: Department of Education. Location: Maida Vale. Work type: Permanent – Part Time (FTE). Salary: Level 1 – SPS Y2, $90,977 – $146,769 per annum (pro‑rata) (SEA GA 2023). Closing date: 2026-01-21 4:30 PM.

The Role

Maida Vale Primary School is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative and organised school psychologist with a passion for supporting the whole child to achieve their potential. The role requires a friendly disposition, strong communication skills and a commitment to forming positive working relationships with staff, students and parents.

As school psychologist, you will support staff in implementing effective strategies and plans that promote mental health, wellbeing, learning and motivation of students. You will provide guidance on behaviour support, risk management, emergency and critical incident management, and professional learning for staff and parents. Knowledge and experience in identifying, planning and supporting staff to address both the individual needs of students at educational risk and students with challenging behaviour is required.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

• Hold or be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
• Consent to and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

• A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A five‑page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated ability to implement school psychology services and programmes in an educational environment to maximise student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of a variety of psychological approaches appropriate for individual, group and system‑level intervention.
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the capacity to produce correspondence, reports and case notes, and interview and training (facilitation) skills.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, which demonstrate an ability to function in a self‑directed way, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with a range of clients across the lifespan, Department personnel and inter‑agency partners across a variety of contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and conceptual skills to issues identification, risk assessment and analysis, intervention and evaluation.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1019414