Educational Psychologist

Job Description

Educational Psychologist
Salary range: Soulbury A 3-8 £49,215 - £59, 809 starting at p5 £53,554 p.a. plus OLW and fantastic benefits
Welcome Payment: £4,000 (after 6 months and successful probation)
Retention Payment: £4,000 per annum (after 12 months)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time or part-time, flexible hours and up to 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon, car allowance and paid parking

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide a psychological service to children, young people and their parents; educational establishments and the Local Authority (LA). You will contribute to the identification and assessment of the needs of children and young people experiencing a wide range of difficulties. As an Educational Psychologist, you will advise on, plan and promote interventions designed to meet these needs and to advocate preventative measures and good practice.

We are looking to appoint full or part-time, qualified and registered Educational Psychologist, to join our team in September 2026. We welcome applications from either experienced psychologists or from current trainees (including for a September 2027 start). We are a committed and hardworking team who undertakes statutory work on behalf of Croydon Council and trades psychology time with local schools. We have a great reputation with our schools, who always want more of our time! We work in partnership with local teams and have excellent relationships with our local head teachers and other agencies. We are a vibrant team who like to be creative in our application of psychology. Do contact us to find out more. We hope to be the place you choose to either launch or further your career in Educational Psychology.

We have excellent CPD opportunities, strong induction and a commitment to supervision and support. We can offer you a great team spirit based on shared values and a determination to achieve the best outcomes for our local community.

About You

Educated to BSc/BA level in psychology, recognised by The British Psychological Society.
Have a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
Be registered with Health and Care Professions Council HCPC.
Knowledge of the current legislative framework within which LAs and Educational Psychology Services operate.
Have a good understanding of child and adolescent development from 0-19 years and beyond (to 25) and of common developmental problems.
Sensitivity to and concern for the needs of children, young people and their families.
Experience of working directly with children and young people within educational or community settings for a minimum of two years.

For informal discussion, please contact Anne Moore, Chief Educational Psychologist

anne.moore@croydon.gov.uk

To view the role profile, please click here.

About us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.