Educational Psychologist - Council Headquarters

Job Details

Grade: EP1-6

Salary: £63423 - £77718 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

 

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and forward-looking team of 8 Educational Psychologists in the Scottish Borders on a permanent, full-time basis. SBC EPS is a supportive, innovative service with excellent relationships with schools, Education Service senior leadership and multi-agency partners. We have a clear focus on applying psychology with a strong emphasis on intervention and assessment using consultation, and we commit 40% of our working time to training and research to support the effective inclusion of all young people.

 

Essential

You will be fully registered as an Educational Psychologist in the United Kingdom with the Health and Care Professions Council (or working towards the relevant Qualification in Educational Psychology as a current Year 3 Trainee Educational Psychologist.)

You will have an Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, and an accredited postgraduate qualification (minimum stage 1) in educational psychology.

HCPC Registration

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Kathryn Davidson at kathryn.davidson@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.