We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Soulbury Scale A 3-8 (£49,215 – £59,809) and up to 3 SPA points (if applicable).
This is an advertisement for 1 × Permanent position and 1 × Temporary position to cover maternity leave. Please state in your application whether you are applying for the permanent role, the temporary role, or both.
About the role
The role is for an Educational Psychologist who will work with Ceredigion schools to provide a full range of psychological services. The successful candidate will facilitate change, raise standards and ensure educational inclusion. The role requires the person to adopt a solution‑focused and preventative approach, using a variety of psychological techniques to support pupils.
Key responsibilities
* Provide assessment, consultation and intervention services for pupils, parents and teachers.
* Develop and implement strategies to support school improvement, additional learning needs and pupil wellbeing.
* Deliver forensic and educational psychological assessment as required.
* Work closely with schools and specialist services to promote inclusive education.
* Maintain and develop professional knowledge through training and supervision.
Qualifications and requirements
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Continuous registration is required.
* Either a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology or current doctoral studies (at least Year 3).
* Proficient in Welsh; the use of Welsh is essential, and support will be provided to further develop language skills.
* Enhanced Adult and Child Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Experience in a multidisciplinary educational setting is highly desirable.
What we offer
* Work‑life balance
* Lifestyle savings scheme
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
Where you'll work
* School Improvement – Leadership, support and challenge, teaching and learning, digital literacy, literacy and numeracy, Welsh in Education.
* Additional Learning Needs – Provision for pupils with additional learning needs, inclusion, attendance, educational psychology.
* Pupil Wellbeing – Counselling, welfare, anti‑bullying, pupil voice.
* Education Governance – Data, governor support, policy support.
* School Admissions.
* Culture – Music service, local arts and events.
* Infrastructure and Resources – Planning school places, modernisation, building projects, grants.
* Catering – Day centres, primary schools, residential homes.
* Childcare Unit – Sufficiency assessment, grant support, playgroup and childminder business support.
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