Educational Psychologist

We're looking for an Educational Psychologist (Maternity Cover), Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for

The team…

We are seeking to appoint a qualified main grade Educational Psychologist to join our supportive and dynamic team to provide maternity cover. As a service we are committed to the application of solution-oriented approaches and evidence-based psychology to promote inclusion and achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We have a central base in Gateshead and are also hybrid working. We are a supportive and welcoming team, with high quality administrative support.

About the role…

As an Educational Psychologist within the service, you will work with a number of schools to deliver our Service Level Agreement. This will involve working on strategic projects within the service and contributing to the Statutory Needs Assessment of children and young people with special educational needs by providing effective, high quality and outcomes-based psychological advice. We work throughout the pre-school to post-16 age range.

It is essential you have knowledge and understanding of current legislation and issues within Special Education Needs and school improvement. Experience of using applied psychology and evidence-based practice with children, young people and associated professionals in education and community settings is also required.

You will hold an Honours Degree in Psychology which provides eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Postgraduate training in Educational Psychology which is recognised by the Health Care Professions Council and HCPC registration is also essential.

You will hold a current driving licence and have access to a car or means to mobility support.

We are happy to consider part time working for this role.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights

• You'll be paid a competitive salary £47,688 - £57,954 (pro rata to hours worked) plus access to 3 SPA points.

Previously awarded SPA Points will be considered, subject to approval.

• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
• You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link: JOB PROFILE. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Paula Nagel Principal Educational Psychologist ) or Naomi Mellor, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist ).