Job Description Educational Psychologist SPA points 1 and 2 previously awarded will be payable in line with Soulbury terms and conditions). Full time or Part time Hybrid / Permanent post Year 2 Trainee Educational Psychologists are welcome to apply Lambeth EPS are inviting applications from resourceful and reflective Educational Psychologists to join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team as we expand our traded service and Experts at Hand offer for Lambeth schools, settings and Further Education colleges. We offer the security and benefits of working within a local government department, alongside generous support for professional development and career progression. In addition to a generic EP role, successful candidates will have opportunities to develop an area of interest and to work alongside a range of other teams within Children’s Services. These include our newly established Area SENCOs, our Autism, Sensory, Virtual School, Behaviour Support and Early Years teams, Mental Health Support Team and Youth Justice Service. We value the promotion of relational practice, both with schools and within our team. We have a history of strong links with Doctoral training courses and commitment to supporting Trainee Educational Psychologists on work placements. Experienced colleagues will have opportunities to develop their supervision skills through accredited supervision training and supervision of Trainee Educational Psychologists. A supportive senior leadership team committed to the wellbeing of staff, promoting an inclusive working environment, work-life balance and strong commitment to anti-racism. Remote/hybrid working and IT equipment (EPS will be trialling lightweight 4G enabled touch screen devices with handwriting software). Enjoy the challenge of applying psychology creatively in a range of settings. Share our passion and commitment to improving the educational and wellbeing outcomes for the children and young people in Lambeth. Value working relationships with colleagues within the team, across Children’s Services and within settings. Our offices are a 5 minute walk from Brixton tube station (Victoria Line) and the dynamic multicultural areas of Brixton Market, Brixton Village, the Ritzy Cinema and the Black Cultural Archives Heritage Museum on Windrush Square. We are a Stonewall diversity champion; We welcome applications from both experienced Educational Psychologists and from Trainee Educational Psychologists expecting to qualify in September 2024. We welcome diversity and multilingual speakers who would strengthen our service offer to our local communities. For any further information or an informal chat, please contact our Principal EP Dr Linsey O’Connell at loconnell@lambeth.Please contact Lambeth Educational Psychology Service at the above number/email if you encounter any administrative difficulties with the application process. If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, you will need to give evidence or examples of your proven experience in the areas marked with “ ü” on the person specification when you complete the application form. Sunday 14th June at 23.59. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
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