About The Role
Job Title: Virtual School Educational PsychologistContract: 1 year Fixed-Term (secondments can be considered)Hours: 37 (part time can be considered)Salary: Soulbury EP mainscale Point 5-9 £53,554 – £61,721 per annum (plus up to 2 SPA’s)Location: Hereford with some home workingClosing date: 9th July (midday)
Herefordshire Virtual School is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered educational psychologist to work within the Virtual School team supporting looked after children and other disadvantaged cohorts. This varied role involves providing educational psychology advice and support to teachers, social workers and other related professionals to improve outcomes for looked after and previously looked after children. This may include direct intervention work with children and young people and responding to statutory and non‑statutory requests for involvement.
About You
We seek to promote evidence‑based practices to help children overcome barriers to educational achievement and improve social and emotional well‑being. The post holder will contribute to the development of the Virtual School training programme and promote trauma‑informed and attachment‑aware practice in schools through our Attachment Research Community (ARC). The successful candidate will report directly to the Virtual School Senior Educational Psychologist and will work in a supportive leadership team. A qualified EP seeking a varied role with collaborative multi‑agency working is preferred. Travelling within Herefordshire and occasionally further afield is required.
Benefits
- Salary: Soulbury EP mainscale Point 5-9 (plus any previous SPAs)
- Pension: Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays; additional 10 days per annum available for purchase
- Flexible working: flexi‑time, job‑share, part‑time hours
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Additional Perks: retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, savings, cash back and discounts
EEO and Reasonable Adjustments
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We will consider applicants who indicate a disability, are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist, or are a Herefordshire care leaver.
Reasonable adjustments for the application process and interview are available. Contact enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk for more details.
All staff, visitors and volunteers share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Positions will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced checks and further pre‑employment checks.
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