Educational Psychologist

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in London seeks an Educational Psychologist to focus on public service for children and families, promoting diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include applying psychological insights in various settings and supporting well-being. A qualified psychologist with HCPC registration is required. The position offers a salary range of £51,893 - £61,664 plus benefits, including generous holidays and a local government pension.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts on gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate clearly how this role serves children and families.
• Demonstrable ability to be an early responder to new reforms.
• Participation in support offered by the EP team.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychological critical thinking to bridge research and practice.
• Facilitate reflection to enhance educators' skills.
• Challenging the status quo to drive change in practice.
• Support emotional well-being for educators and children.

Skills

Commitment to anti-racist practice

Psychological critical thinking

Reflection and reflexivity

Understanding of SEND and inclusion reforms

Education

Qualified educational psychologist with HCPC registration

Enrolled in a recognised UK doctoral training programme

Job description

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Job Description

We are looking for an Educational Psychologist who can articulate clearly how this role is one of public service to our children and families in Lewisham. We want EPs who are committed to being part of our team and to creating belonging across all children’s services. The position focuses on preventive local government work and the wider inclusion agenda, ensuring that all children and young people belong.

Responsibilities

In Lewisham, EPs work at all levels of the system (organisation, group, individual) to carry out the five core functions of an Educational Psychologist: Consultation, Assessment, Intervention, Training, and Research. Your role will involve:

• Applying psychological critical thinking as part of implementation science to bridge the gap between research and real‑world practice.
• Facilitating reflection and reflexivity, enhancing practitioners’ knowledge and skills.
• Providing psychological safety to support emotional well‑being for educators, parents/carers and children.
• Challenging the status quo to drive change in practice.
• Contributing to and using the NAPEP Currie Matrix infographic to maximise systemic work.

Qualifications

• Qualified educational psychologist with HCPC registration or enrolled in a recognised UK doctoral training programme (Year 2 or Year 3).
• Commitment to anti‑racist practice, proactive identification of personal development needs and participation in support offered by the EP team.
• Understanding of new SEND and inclusion reforms, with a demonstrable ability to be an early responder.

Special Conditions

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Location

The role is primarily based in Kaleidoscope, a children’s developmental centre in the Rushey Green/Catford area, but operates a hybrid model. You will work in office, education settings, home visits and remotely on a regular basis.

Salary

£51,893 - £61,664 per annum (Soulbury A5‑10+3 SPA) + Soulbury London Allowance £4,328.21 per annum. Starting salary will be increased inline with any increases established in the Soulbury Agreement for 2025. All appointments will be offered at the minimum SC point unless matched to current salary (up to the maximum of the scale).

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We support the Access to Work scheme (details at gov.uk/access-to-work/apply). The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

How to Apply

The recruitment process is anonymous; CVs are not accepted. Please read the applicant handbook and ensure your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria. For an informal discussion, contact Dr Sue Franklin, Principal Educational Psychologist ([e-mail]). To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click here.

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