Part-time Educational Psychologist (Regional -Staffordshire)
Posted 1 day 1 hour ago by Outcomes First Group
You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that makeyou happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probationand is not a contractual benefit
Job Title: EducationalPsychologist
Location: Glebedale School, Staffordshire
Contract: Permanent, 41 weeks,Term Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-timecontract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touchto discuss.)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week, 08.30am -16.30pm
Salary: Up to£63,840 (FTE, DOE)
Within OFG,Educational Psychologists work with schools to support thedevelopment of therapeutic environments and the implementation ofTrauma Informed and Neurodiversity Affirmingpractice. Our models of service delivery include consultationand reflective practice to school and there are opportunities tocontribute to service wide development groups. Within OFG there isa strong network of Practitioner Psychologists and staff haveaccess to regular clinical supervision outside of linemanagement.
About theRole
You will join ourmulti-disciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff providingpsychological assessment for pupils within the schools, guidancefor education teams and professional development training for allstaff. The role involves communicating with families/ carers andspecialist agencies. You'll work alongside Occupational Therapists,Speech and Language Therapists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists andAssistant Psychologists.
Location:Glebedale School, Staffordshire
There is scope for this role to cover more than one schoolin the area, to be discussed.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent providerof special needs education. We are a vital part of localcommunities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renownedreputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people weeducate for.
We are really proud to say that in2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'GreatPlace to Work' for the fifth year running.
Ourdivisional brands include Acorn Education and OptionsAutism.
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Who we're lookingfor?
We are looking for an EducationalPsychologist with a masters or doctoral professional qualificationand HCPC registration. You'll need to be creative and passionateabout improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
The ideal candidate will be resilient and have experienceof working in with people with complex SEN needs. You'll need to bea good communicator with strong skills in assessment and reportwriting.
KeyAccountabilities:
Provide psychological assessment andintervention for pupils within the schools
Offer guidance for educationteams
To providesupervision to agreed members of the clinicalteam
Communicating withfamilies/ carers and specialist agencies
Engage in professional development training forall staff
Essential Criteria
A doctoral or master's professionalqualification in Educational Psychology
Registered with the HCPC
Creative and passionate about improving outcomesfor pupils
Able to work aspart of a team and be self-reliant
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagueswith regular forums for peer reflection and practice development,Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefitoptions
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:
LifeAssurance Pension scheme with options to increase yourcontributions
"YourWellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mentalhealth support services and physical healthchecks
Work 4 days, be paidfor 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of theprobation period
FamilyGrowth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right foryou, including:
Awide range of health, wellbeing, and insurancebenefits
100's of discountoptions valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car PurchaseScheme
Critical illnesscover
For furtherinformation on this role please refer the Job Description andPerson Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail,please contact
Andthat's not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our servicesat the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
At Outcomes FirstGroup we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS
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