Area Principal Educational Psychologist
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/04/2024
Advert End Date:
14/07/2024 23:59
Salary:
£63,836 to £67,706 Soulbury 8-11 (Plus SPA points)
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be Spennymoor Education Development Centre, but you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham. Hybrid working options available
Further Information
Please note new closing date
We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills who is ready to step up into a Senior Educational Psychologist role. In Durham your job title will be “Area Principal Educational Psychologist”, recognising the important role you will play in supporting Educational Psychologists and wider team members, and in the strategic development of identified areas of practice.
You will work closely with our Principal Educational Psychologist and 4 other Area Principal Educational Psychologists, forming a strong leadership team for our Specialist Inclusion Support Service.
Hugely rewarding and full of variety and challenge – this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career!
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Our 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 development and career opportunities. In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance statutory work and early intervention and preventative services.
We encourage you to contact Peter Mulholland, Principal Educational Psychologist for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Peter by e-mail at peter.mulholland@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 03000 263324.
You can also find out more about us here: Working as an Educational Psychologist in County Durham - Durham County Council https://www.durham.gov.uk/educationalpsychologist
HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED?
We are passionate about our people and offer a great working environment. When you join our service, you can expect:
- An excellent induction package.
- High quality supervision as well as peer support.
- Our commitment to supporting your wellbeing and personal development.
- Our support to have a great work/life balance, with flexible working options including an attractive time off in lieu policy, part time working and compressed hours (for example a 9-day fortnight).
- Our support to follow your own professional interests through a strong programme of continuing professional development, dedicated project time and opportunities to undertake research.
- A central office base with free car parking, with hot desks available across the County.
- A hybrid model of work which combines office-based working and working from home.
- A co located dedicated business administration team to support your work
- Recognition of any SPA points you already hold, and encouragement and support to reach any additional SPA points as you become eligible.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days (from 1 April) and a local government pension scheme. To find out more follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
If you are looking to relocate from within the UK or from overseas to join us, relocation expenses of up to £8,000 may be available to you (plus sponsorship costs for overseas applicants).
WHAT WILL I NEED?
To apply you will need a first degree in Psychology, an approved qualification in applied Educational Psychology and eligibility for Chartered Status (HCPC Registration). An enhanced DBS check is also required for this post.
Please refer to the Person Specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
We will review applications regularly and agree a mutually convenient date and time for interviews with shortlisted candidates.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESCYPS@durham.gov.uk
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the Person Specification section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the Person Specification will not be short-listed.