Educational Psychologist - Kingswood at South Gloucestershire Council

Job Description:

Latest job information from South Gloucestershire Council for the position of Educational Psychologist - Kingswood. If the Educational Psychologist - Kingswood vacancy in Kingswood matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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As an Educational Psychologist (EP), you will promote inclusion by applying psychology to drive lasting positive change. Building strong relationships with educational settings as a link EP, you will support the local authority in fulfilling its statutory duties while also developing your own areas of interest to contribute to service development. You will have the opportunity to apply psychology at a systems level, including supporting the delivery of key initiatives. This is an exciting time to join the service, as we continue to develop and expand our Experts at Hand offer.

We are a supportive team that bring together a diverse mix of skills, knowledge and experience. Our service is well regarded locally, offering varied and engaging work through strong trading relationships with schools and SEND clusters, while contributing to wider local authority strategic priorities.

• It is essential that you have a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation affecting schools and early years settings and hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• We are looking for someone who has experience working as a Main Grade Educational Psychologist, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality casework, work strategically and demonstrate innovative practice. You will also have the initiative to develop project work, contributing to both new and existing areas of the traded service.

• We have multiple positions available, both part-time and full-time. Working hours can be discussed during the interview if you are shortlisted.

• We welcome applications from trainee EPs in their second or third year of study.
• Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained.
• This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our offices (Kingswood, Patchway and Yate), attending school visits and working from home.
• You will be expected to travel throughout the authority so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle, or have an alternative means of travel.
• Salary is as advertised, but in addition to this up to 3 SPAs can be applied for upon meeting the eligibility criteria.

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th July 2026.

• As part of our benefits package, you will receivegenerous annual leave(pro rata), employeewellbeing supportand you will have access to a range ofstaff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that ourdiverse teamof skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
• We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of ourtraining and developmentoffer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
• We arecommitted to safeguardingand promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

Were making a difference, be part of it!

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Job Info:

• Company: South Gloucestershire Council
• Position: Educational Psychologist - Kingswood
• Work Location: Kingswood
• Country: GB

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