Educational Psychologist

Role Responsibility

Educational Psychologists

Salary: Soulbury Scale A 3 – 8 (£46,525 - £56,540 per annum), plus up to 3 SPA points. Previously awarded SPA points will be considered.

Positions: Permanent full-time & part-time available  

Location: Gravesham and surrounding areas

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Educational Psychologists to join the North Kent Educational Psychology Team. With an office based at the Civic Centre in Gravesend, you'll be expected to undertake a range of innovative, evidence based work as well as providing EHC Needs assessments for the local authority across the districts of Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, and surrounding areas.

Who We Are Looking For

Whether you are an experienced Educational Psychologist, recently qualified, or in your final year of Doctoral training, if you are passionate about making a difference for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Educational Psychologists joining the Kent EP Service enjoy a competitive financial package, which includes:

• A "golden hello" of £2000
• An annual retention payment of £3000
• Relocation expenses of up to £8000 for those moving to Kent

What We offer

• Flexible Working: Supported by a laptop and smartphone to facilitate remote work.
• Professional Development: Structured induction, highly regarded CPD opportunities, and individual and peer group supervision.
• Supportive Environment: A dedicated and excellent administrative team to assist you.

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in North Kent.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

Rachel Wilding

03000 415112

rachel.wilding@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.