Overview
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS - 2 Roles
Educational Psychologist - 2 full-time positions
Salary Solbury Range 4-9 GBP 49,789- GBP 59,807 plus 3 SPA points
Closing date: Sunday 7th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 15th September 2025
About the role
We are growing our EP Team in BCP Council. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council Educational Psychology Service provides a highly rated and well-valued service to children and young people within the LA and with strategic partners who value the distinctive contribution of the Educational Psychology Team and its positive person-centred ethos.
We are delighted to appoint a number of Educational Psychologists to our supportive and friendly team and seek innovative and creative practitioners who are passionate about using psychology to influence systemic change within educational settings and the community.
Educational Psychologists in BCP can practice psychology in a range of ways including traded work with schools and contributions to area-wide and multi-agency funded projects and training. All team members are able to develop a Lead EP Role in an area of special interest. Examples of projects and lead roles include:
* Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Training and development
* Emotional Based School Avoidance
* Critical Incident support
* Neurodiversity
* Mediated Learning Support Approach
More details about the range of work our service offers can be found within our attached service brochure and via this link: Educational Psychology Service (EPS).
Responsibilities
* Contribute to early intervention and inclusion through the Graduated Response across BCP.
* Engage with universities and training providers to support evidence-based practice.
* Support and supervise trainee Educational Psychologists and secondments for tutor roles within the EP training course at Southampton University.
Qualifications
* Professionally qualified, HCPC registered Educational Psychologists, or those who will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of training by September 2025 on an accredited educational psychology doctoral course and eligible for HCPC registration once qualified.
* Applications from those returning to the profession or interested in working part-time will also be considered.
You may be able to access a significant relocation package of up to GBP 8,000. The team prioritises well-being and regularly arranges social events such as BBQs on the beach, bowling and karaoke.
Benefits and working arrangements
* Wellbeing, person-centredness and co-production are central priorities, with regular opportunities for connection, collaboration, support and supervision (individual and peer group).
* Excellent administrative support, a laptop and smartphone, and access to a wide set of tools, resources and CPD opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements and hybrid virtual working options where practical; schools can be matched to provide optimal travel efficiency; accessible reduced-price city-centre parking.
Relocation and environment: There is potential for relocation support up to GBP 8,000. As a coastal unitary authority, the area offers a modern urban environment with access to beaches and countryside.
Application and team information
* We would welcome applications from HCPC registered Educational Psychologists or those eligible for HCPC registration by qualification.
* For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joanna Bispham (Senior EP) or Karen Chester (Interim Head of SEND Strategic).
* More information about our team can be found here: Meet the team – Educational Psychology Service.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people, with over 15 miles of coastline. We offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services and support a thriving, world-class, inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community. Applicants will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Closing status
Closing date information indicates the role may be closed; verify current status with the hiring team.
Attachments
* Job Description
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