Virtual School Education Psychologist
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
19/03/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/04/2019 12:00
Employment Location:
Brunel Building, Blyth
Further Information
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of diverse professionals who are committed to improving education outcomes for looked after and previously looked after children aged 2 to 19, and in the case of learners with SEND to age 25. Education outcomes in Northumberland have improved consistently since the Virtual School opened in 2011 and it is expected that the new postholder will drive future improvement through delivery of a comprehensive training programme for Designated Teachers of Looked After Children and individual support to pupils themselves, including when needed with previously looked after children.
The role
Northumberland’s Virtual School for Looked After Children is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated educational psychologist to job share a full time post for 2 days per week (0.4 fte). The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of psychological therapies, and have recent experience of working with children in care.
The post will fulfil the revised statutory duties relating to the emotional health and wellbeing of children in care introduced to guidance for Virtual Schools and the education achievement of looked after and previously looked after children by the Children and Social Work Act 2017.
We are offering:
A starting salary of Soulbury Scale A point 7 with 3 SPA points
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Flexible working arrangements
Essential requirements:
See the person specification of the job description
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre on Monday 8th April 2019.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Jane Walker (01670 622734) for an informal discussion.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; if Trans applicants have any concerns regarding the process please contact Claire Coe (Trans HR Support Officer) on 07775026871 or claire.coe@northumberland.gov.uk. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.