Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist

Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist (DPEP)

Chelmsford

From £62,540 to £65,120 per annu,

Permanent

Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week

Hybrid/Flexible Working

The Role:

Our client is seeking two outstanding individuals to join our dynamic Educational Psychology Service (EPS) as Deputy Principal Educational Psychologists (DPEP).

As one of four quadrant DPEPs, you will work alongside DPEP colleagues, colleagues from other teams within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the wider Education Directorate, as well as leading a quadrant team of Education Psychologists (EP's) and assistant EPs. You will be committed to meaningfully applying psychology to enable the systems (schools/settings, families, communities) supporting children and young people. DPEPs are responsible for the direct operational management and professional support of quadrant team members, ensuring that all colleagues are enabled to practice effectively, efficiently, and with professional integrity. DPEPs are also key contributors to the strategic development of the service and wider work in the Local Authority.

The Candidate:

Eligible for Graduate membership with the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS);
hold a Doctorate or a Masters degree in Professional Educational Psychology;
are registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist or will be eligible for registration with the HCPC at the end of their training;
have a good understanding of relevant legislation and evidence-based approaches and interventions; and
are committed to applying psychology to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

Benefits:

Our client will support you with a competitive benefits package that is underpinned by our ambitious People Plan. Within this plan we set out our commitment to provide an exceptional work/life balance for every employee, including lifestyle-friendly working patterns and generous annual leave.

You will also have access to:

A welcome payment of up to £5000 plus a possible relocation package of up to £8000 (terms and conditions for both payments apply).
Money-off high street purchases via the Extras Reward Scheme.
Flexible benefits such as the option to purchase additional holiday, plus a lease car scheme.
Paid HCPC registration.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed)