Job Information
Soulbury Scale A point 7, plus 3 SPAs
1.6 FTE Virtual School Educational Psychologists
Part-time and full time opportunities available
Announcing a rare opportunity for two enthusiastic, well-motivated Educational Psychologists to join our multi-disciplinary Northumberland Virtual School ESLAC (Education Support for Looked After Children) team to support the education of care experienced children and young people.
As a Virtual School, we are committed to the application of educational and psychological research to improve outcomes for looked after and previously looked after children. We seek to promote the use of inclusive, evidence-based practices to help children and young people overcome barriers to educational achievement, social and emotional well-being and mental health.
The post holder will provide an educational psychology service to children, teachers, education settings and care teams. This includes consultation, casework, therapeutic work, training and project work. We are leading on the implementation of trauma informed practice across the county and are trailblazing a system of EP consultation when children enter care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to work within a multi-disciplinary team. The needs of looked after children are varied but with common themes, meaning that the role offers breadth and depth of EP work. We can provide input towards Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, but statutory work is not a key part of the role.
Passion and determination for supporting our most vulnerable children is an essential part of the role.
Applications are welcomed from fully qualified HCPC registered Educational Psychologists and from Trainee Educational Psychologists in the third year of their doctoral training.
The post holder will report to the Virtual School Lead EP.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Susan Macquart - Lead Educational Psychologist (Virtual School) on 07858 687 539 or email: susan.macquart@northumberland.gov.uk
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
