Educational Psychologist in Liverpool

We are looking to recruit Educational Psychologists to join our team of EPs, Assistant EPs, and Trainee Educational Psychologists. We welcome applications from qualified Educational Psychologists and Trainee Educational Psychologists who are due to qualify in 2026 or 2027. We are a flexible and family friendly local authority. Working hours can be managed flexibly between 6:00 and 22:00, with opportunities to accrue additional leave. All of our Educational Psychologists are given agile working kits that enable them to work remotely in any setting. This is an exciting time to join a team with opportunities for individuals to further develop areas of interest and expertise.

Our Educational Psychologists are actively encouraged to contribute strategically to policy development, city wide initiatives, and corporate aims. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a city that is committed to improving the outcomes for children, young people, and their families. We offer a supportive peer and senior supervision process and encourage continued professional development, peer mentoring, and autonomy in the development of innovative initiatives.

In addition to supporting schools and settings, there are opportunities to work in specific areas, including social inclusion, early years, the virtual school, elective home education, C.M.E., parent forums, and underrepresented groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide educational psychology services to schools and other settings.
• Contribute to policy development and city wide initiatives.
• Support children, young people and families across various sectors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Educational Psychologist or Trainee Educational Psychologist due to qualify in 2026 or 2027.
• Flexibility and creativity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team and autonomously.
• Efficient time management and organisational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of psychology and motivation to make a difference in local communities.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: Educational Psychologist Soulbury Officers Scale A Points 6 to 11, plus up to 3 Structured Professional Assessment (SPA) points. Existing SPA points will be honoured.
• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years of service (pro rata if part time). Option to purchase further days.
• Agile working – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working. Educational Psychologists and Trainees have agile kits to work remotely in any setting.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.