About the Employer
Epworth Education Trust (Central office in Leigh, travelling to schools within the Trust)
Position
Educational Psychologist
Salary: £47,688 - £57,954 (full-time equivalent)
Hours: 37 hours per week – part time or term time hours considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop psychological services across the Trust, fostering relational and trauma-informed approaches.
* Balance direct work with children and consultation, assessment, training and strategic advice for staff.
* Support all areas of SEND in line with the Code of Practice, using a solution-focused, preventative model with assessment via observation, consultation, pupil views, and direct work.
* Inform interventions including classroom strategies, curriculum adaptations, therapeutic support, and referrals to external agencies such as CAMHS.
* Plan and deliver SEND-specific CPD and training, working alongside Executive Leaders to support whole-school and Trust-wide priorities.
* Contribute to the development of Education, Health and Care Plans and strategic SEND initiatives.
* Evaluate and celebrate the positive impact of your work through teacher feedback, EHCP outcomes, case studies, learning walks and school self-evaluations.
Qualifications
* HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist.
* Passionate about inclusion, mental health and helping children succeed academically and in life.
Benefits
* Generous employer contribution towards LGPS pension.
* Strong and supportive Trust Central Team.
* Excellent CPD opportunities.
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Wellbeing package.
* Salary sacrifice schemes.
* Access to training opportunities and professional development.
Application Process
Applications should be through My New Term. Closing date: 10th November 12pm noon.
Further information available by emailing hr@epworthtrust.org.uk. All application forms should be returned by email with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size 12.
Safeguarding
At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.
EEO Statement
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Disclosure
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The Epworth Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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