Job Description
Educational Psychologists 1.6FTE - PKC11981
£54,438 - £69,246 (pro-rata)
2 High Street, Perth
There are currently two vacancies, one 1.0FTE and one 0.6FTE.
With a base in central Perth, the post holders will join a dedicated, innovative team providing a link Educational Psychology hybrid service to educational establishments.
Each post-holder will carry out the range of Educational Psychology functions as part of Perth and Kinross Council’s Education and Learning service to impact upon the learning, development and wellbeing of children and young people.
Practitioners in the process of registration are welcome.
Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
The Individual
We are seeking registered and qualified Educational Psychologists for these main grade positions.
You will have relevant experience with children, young people and families and of educational systems and be dedicated to improving outcomes through the application of psychological principles.
You must be registered as an Educational Psychologist with the HCPC or in the process of completing your registration.
You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancies please contact the Educational Psychology Service at EdPsychologists@pkc.gov.uk
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
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