Specialist Educational Psychologist
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
14/05/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/05/2021 23:59
Salary:
Soulbury Scale B Points 1 to 4, £47,889 - £53,247 per annum (plus 3 SPA points upto £57,209)
Employment Location:
Education Development Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP. However, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
Post Number:
CYPS/21/254, C3505
Further Information
Children and Young Peoples Service
Early Help, Inclusion and Vulnerable People
Educational Psychology Service
Specialist Educational Psychology Post (permanent)
Job Location: Education Development Centre, Spennymoor, DL16 6YP. However, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
Salary: Soulbury Scale B Points 1 to 4, £47,889 - £53,247 per annum (plus 3 SPA points upto £57,209)
• Are you committed to making a real difference to supporting the inclusion of children and young people?
• Are you interested in taking the next step in your career with responsibilities to develop service practice and management in a focused area?
Durham Educational Psychology Service leads a highly valued and expanding Specialist Inclusion Support Service organised in four Locality EP Teams, and a further eight teams offering specialist inclusion support.
As a Specialist EP in Durham you will take on a specialist role supporting practice, interventions and strategic developments. We are looking to recruit an experienced Educational Psychologists with good interpersonal skills, and experience and enthusiasm in supporting children and young people in the Looked After system.
Durham’s Educational Psychology team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings. It sits within the broader context of a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service with a range of psychology led multidisciplinary teams offering excellent professional support and development and career opportunities. A successful applicant would be expected to develop and share practice in a specific area with the support of a Senior EP and the Principal Educational Psychologist and Management team, as well as continuing to provide some EP support to a group of schools/settings. The role offers a good balance of work at all levels of the system for an experienced EP who is keen to develop their skills and shape practice in the Service.
We offer an excellent induction package and supervision as well peer support. The service has a commitment to supporting staff to follow their own professional interests and have a strong programme of continuing professional development. The Service has a central office base with additional opportunities for flexible working, and is supported by a co located dedicated business administration team and car parking.
Applicants will need a first degree in Psychology and a recognised post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology, appropriate experience working as an EP and be able to meet the requirements for registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
For further information 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 in week commencing 7th June 2021.
The successful applicant for the post with be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: PESCYPS@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.