Educational Psychologist x 2

Educators Wales; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Wales is looking for an educational psychologist to provide psychological services and support educational inclusion. The role requires registration with HCPC, and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. A flexible approach to working with local schools is essential. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment focused on helping students thrive.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Desirable to communicate in Welsh.
• Registered with HCPC to ensure professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake psychological services to facilitate change.
• Consult with schools to promote educational inclusion.
• Use a range of psychological techniques effectively.

Skills

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Psychological assessment techniques

Education

Registration with HCPC

Relevant psychology degree

Job description

Overview

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Salary: 43,483 - 53,995 *

About the role

Soulbury A Scale 1-6 plus 3 SPA points.

Consideration will be given to starting at a higher salary for the exceptional candidate. Please contact Angharad Behnan to discuss further.

This is an advertisement for 1 x Permanent position and 1 x Temporary position to cover maternity leave. Please state in your application whether you are applying for the permanent role, the temporary role, or both.

This is a post for which the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable (the authority will support any candidate to further develop their Welsh language whilst in post).

Ceredigion is a beautiful rural area with a dramatic coastline and lively communities. It is a county rich with history, culture and community. Ceredigion schools aim to provide the highest standards in education and excellent relationship exists between our schools and central services.

We are looking for an educational psychologist to join our happy and enthusiastic team which sits as part of the wider ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. The Educational Psychology Service is well respected within Schools Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking the full range of psychological services within the county to facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. We work closely with our schools and adopt a solution-focused approach in our consultations. We work in a preventative manner, with the freedom to use a range of psychological techniques to make a difference to the pupils.

We welcome applicants who are able to begin immediately or within the next 4-6 months.

To maintain ethical standards, it is essential for the candidate to be registered, and to maintain continued registration, with the HCPC.

Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal chat, contact Angharad Behnan, Principal Educational Psychologist by email [e-mail] to arrange a phone call.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Canolfan Rheidol Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.