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Job Title: EducationalPsychologist
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
Location: OvertonSchool, Shropshire
Contract: Permanent, 41 weeks,Term Time only, (There may be scope for this role to be a full-timecontract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touchto discuss.)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week, 08.30am -16.30pm
Salary: Up to £63,840 (FTE,DOE)
Within OFG, EducationalPsychologists work with schools to support the development oftherapeutic environments and the implementation of Trauma Informedand Neurodiversity Affirming practice. Our models ofservice delivery include consultation and reflective practice toschool and there are opportunities to contribute to service widedevelopment groups. Within OFG there is a strong network ofPractitioner Psychologists and staff have access to regularclinical supervision outside of line management.
About the Role
You will join our multi-disciplinary team of dedicatedclinical staff providing psychological assessment for pupils withinthe schools, guidance for education teams and professionaldevelopment training for all staff. The role involves communicatingwith families/ carers and specialist agencies. You’ll workalongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists,Psychotherapists, Psychologists and AssistantPsychologists.
Location: OvertonSchool, Shropshire
There is scope for this role to cover more than one schoolin the area, to be discussed.
Welcome to OvertonSchool
About theGroup
Outcomes First Group is thelargest independent provider of special needs education. We are avital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales witha renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thepeople we educate for.
We are really proud tosay that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified asa ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and OptionsAutism.
For more information on the group pleasevisit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Who we’re lookingfor?
We are looking for anEducational Psychologist with a masters or doctoral professionalqualification and HCPC registration. You’ll need to be creative andpassionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complexneeds.
The ideal candidate will be resilient andhave experience of working in with people with complex SEN needs.You’ll need to be a good communicator with strong skills inassessment and report writing.
KeyAccountabilities:
- Provide psychological assessment and intervention forpupils within the schools
- Offer guidance foreducation teams
- To provide supervision toagreed members of the clinical team
- Communicating with families/ carers and specialistagencies
- Engage in professional developmenttraining for all staff
Essential Criteria
- A doctoral or master’s professionalqualification in Educational Psychology
- Registered with the HCPC
- Creativeand passionate about improving outcomes for pupils
- Able to work as part of a team and beself-reliant
Why workfor us?
Alongside working with anetwork of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peerreflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer anarray of flexible benefit options
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important tous, so you’ll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:
- LifeAssurance Pension scheme with options to increase yourcontributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” –access to a wide range of first-class mental health supportservices and physical health checks
- FamilyGrowth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
And amarket-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right foryou, including:
- Awide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK andabroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
For further information on this role please refer the JobDescription and Person Specification attached. To discuss this rolein more detail, pleasecontact recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
To view the job description, please clickhere
And that’snot all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.
At OutcomesFirst Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS
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