Specialist Educational Psychologist x 2 posts
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/07/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/09/2019 23:59
Salary:
£45,693 - £50,806 Soulbury Scale B points 1-4 (plus SPA points)
Employment Location:
Education Development Centre, Spennymnoor. However, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
Further Information
Children and Young Peoples Services
Educational Support Services – Educational Psychology
Vacancy Reference No: CYPS/19/227
Post title: Specialist Educational Psychologist x 2 post – full time - permanent
Salary: £45,693 - £50,806 Soulbury Scale B points 1-4 (plus SPA points)
Job Location: Education Development Centre, Spennymnoor. However, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
Durham Educational Psychology Service is a highly valued and expanding service. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic colleagues with good interpersonal and communication skills to join the Educational Psychology Service in Durham. You would be joining a large team that provides a wide range of specialist supports, interventions and projects within Schools and Early Years Settings within a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service.
Within this post you will take on a specialist role supporting practice, interventions and strategic developments. We are looking to recruit experienced Educational Psychologists with experience and enthusiasm in the areas of:
1. Emotional wellbeing and achievement, including opportunities for regular and direct therapeutic involvement with children and young people
2. Cognition and learning, including opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team
We offer an excellent induction package and supervision as well peer support and opportunities to develop projects within a specialist area with colleagues from other teams in our service. We have a commitment to supporting staff to follow their own professional interests and have a strong programme of continuing professional development.
Own transport or means of mobility essential as you will be required to travel around the Local Authority.
Required qualifications:
• A first degree in Psychology or equivalent as agreed by BPS
• Eligibility for Chartered Status (HCPC Registration)
• Approved Educational Psychology training
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
For further information about the post please contact Janet Crawford Principal Educational Psychologist on 03000 263333 or email: janet.crawford@durham.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 23 September 2019.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.