Educational Psychologist

Employer: Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Job number: SOJ14183

Closing date: 28-Feb-2023

Post requires 5 years residency: No

Post requires Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance: Yes - Enhanced

Contract type: Permanent

Full time or part time: Full Time

Term time only: No

Working hours: 37 Hours per Week

Shift details: n/a

Salary: 74599 - 85476 GBP per year

Job summary

Educational Psychologist - Psychology and Well-Being Team
Civil Servant Grade 13 + Relocation Package
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
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We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to join our innovative, supportive and highly valued team of educational psychologists (EP) working on the beautiful island of Jersey.

As an EP you will be working within a needs-led service model that supports a graduated approach with a focus on building capacity to ensure that every child has a bright future, and to be a part of the service making sure that ambition becomes a reality.

We are looking for innovative staff to join our Psychology and Well-Being Team (PAWBS).

As an EP, you will be a part of the wider Inclusion Service providing advice, training and services that improve the outcomes of children and young people while reducing educational inequalities. You will be reporting to the Principal Education Psychologist | Service Manager of PAWBS, you will join the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills.

We are committed to ensuring that the Inclusion Service supports better outcomes for Jersey’s children and young people. So, if you have recognised qualifications with significant experience across working with vulnerable learners, using a range of educational strategies and interventions, then you may well be the perfect match for us. All you need is plenty of resilience, exceptional communication skills and a desire to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Tasneem Gilani T.Gilani@gov.je Mobile: 07797912405 Principal EP and Service Manager of PAWBS , or contact Jane Lancaster-Adlam on J.lancaster-Adlam@gov.je, Tel: 07797735056

• BSc in Psychology (must be a degree course recognised by the British Society (BPS)
• Doctorate in Educational Psychology and /or Master’s degree in Educational Psychology
• Registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) as an Educational Psychologist

As an inclusive employer we will create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications for working flexible hours, part-time working and job sharing.