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Headteacher
Job overview
Cheshire West &amp; Chester
Start date: 01/01/2026
Salary: L12 - L21
Contract term: Full Time
About the role
St. Werburgh’s and St Columba’s is a happy, vibrant and successful primary school in the outskirts of Chester in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Rooted in Gospel values, we provide a warm, nurturing environment, with committed staff, supportive Governors, enthusiastic learners and a wide school community. We are committed to developing the whole child academically, spiritually and socially to follow in Jesus’ footsteps to love, learn and laugh.
Our much-loved Headteacher is due to retire in December 2025 and Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, creative and determined leader to continue driving our school forward.
Our school enjoys a strong reputation, with a supportive community that embraces its vision and Catholic ethos. This is an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic who is dynamic, forward-thinking, and able to collaborate effectively with staff, pupils, senior leaders, and governors to help lead our school.
We are seeking a Headteacher who:
<ul>
<li>Is a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith.</li>
<li>Will be a visionary leader, capable of building upon our existing strengths while driving forward further improvement.</li>
<li>Strong strategic vision and excellent communication skills.</li>
<li>Has the ambition, creativity and determination to ensure every child receives the best education.</li>
<li>Will inspire and support staff, value collaboration and maintain strong partnerships with parents, the parish and wider community.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Please find our most recent reports and awards below:
<ul>
<li>Consistently strong and above average SATS outcomes</li>
<li>RE inspection April 2025</li>
<li>
<a href="https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/111384" target="_blank">OFSTED </a>inspection July 2024</li>
<li>Eco school with Distinction</li>
<li>Arts mark Gold</li>
<li>Gold school games award</li>
</ul>
We are very proud of our most recent inspection (July 2024) where inspectors made the following judgements:
<ul>
<li>Pupils relish being part of the happy school community. They do their best to live up to the school motto and ‘love, learn, laugh’ as much as possible. </li>
<li>Pupils enjoy welcoming new friends into their school. Pupils build exceptionally strong relationships with each other and with staff.</li>
<li>Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils play well together, making sure that everyone is included. </li>
<li>Pupils are curious and committed learners. They have a thirst for knowledge. There is an industrious atmosphere in school. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly across the curriculum. </li>
</ul>
There is a lot of information about our school within this application pack and on our school website: <a href="https://www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lovelearnlaugh.org.uk/</a>
Visits to our school are most welcome and can be booked by appointment with Mrs Sarah Farrell our School Business Manager <a href="mailto:admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk" target="_blank">admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk</a>&nbsp;
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Guidance for securing a faith reference
Completed application forms should be returned via email to <a href="mailto:Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org" target="_blank">Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org</a>&nbsp; no later than 9am on September 19th 2025. 
Interviews will be held on the 25th &amp; 26th September 2025
For further information regarding the role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk" target="_blank">admin@lovelearnlaugh.org.uk</a>&nbsp;

Headteacher

<h2>Drive Training Coordinator</h2> Reports to:&nbsp; &nbsp; Senior Training Coordinator Salary:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;£26,799.17 - £27,844.33 Per Annum Hours:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 37.5 Per Week Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Remote Travel: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; As Required Contract: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fixed Term March 2026 with potential for 12-month extension to end March 2027 pending funding confirmation. Benefits :&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A generous package including 25 days holiday a year and public holidays, employee pension scheme with employer contribution, access to childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme About The Drive PartnershipThe Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse. Our visionOur vision is that by 2026 there will be a consistent approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales – backed by national leaders – working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour to increase safety for victim-survivors, including children and families. Our way of workingPartnership is fundamental to our way of working. We are second-tier organisation focusing on the continuous improvement of service models, sharing best practice and supporting specialist service providers to deliver. We have four core strands of work: • The Drive Project is our flagship intervention working with high-harm, high-risk and serial perpetrators of domestic abuse to prevent their abusive behaviour and protect victims. The Drive Project challenges perpetrators to change and works with partner agencies – like the police and social services – to provide a co-ordinated community response and disrupt abuse.• Restart is an innovative pilot project providing earlier intervention for families experiencing domestic abuse. It brings together domestic abuse services, children’s social care and housing teams to identify and respond to patterns of domestic abuse at an earlier stage. Restart is currently being delivered in five London Boroughs.• The Drive National Systems Change programme works across the domestic abuse specialist sector, public sector partners and beyond to identify and find solutions to systemic gaps in the provision and response to DA perpetrators with the aim of developing sustainable, national systems that respond to all perpetrators of domestic abuse and increase safety for victim-survivors across all communities. We identify systemic gaps and build solutions that keep survivors safer by addressing those causing harm.• Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPO) Positive Requirements Triage Team works as part of the Government’s DAPO pilots to ensure that referrals from courts and policing are assessed and referred to the most appropriate DA perpetrator, mental health or substance misuse intervention.About SafeLivesWe are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We want what you would want for your best friend. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our thinking. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time to make families everywhere safe and well. And we challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave?’. This applies whatever the gender of the victim or perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship. Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone. Context:Over the coming year, The Drive Partnership is looking to review, update, and design new training to offer to The Drive Project workforce. To lead this work, we are recruiting a Drive training team made up of a Training Manager, Training Lead and Training Coordinator.This role offers a unique opportunity to support the upskilling of The Drive Project workforce and advance The Drive Partnership’s mission to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.Job Purpose:The Drive Training Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating the planning and delivery of training activities across The Drive Partnership. The Training Coordinator will provide efficient logistical, administrative, and learner support across all Drive workforce trainings. This includes managing training schedules, resources, communication, and data in support of high-quality training outcomes. Key responsibilities: Training planning &amp; delivery coordination: • Coordinate the delivery of multiple Drive workforce trainings • Plot training calendars, schedule associate trainers and guest speakers, and manage all aspects of learner administration • Support the Training Lead and Senior Training Coordinator in the development and planning of training delivery through meeting coordination, workplan monitoring, diary management Learner support &amp; wider stakeholder engagement: • Act as primary point of contact for learners, providing pre-course information, responding to enquiries, and assisting with registration and technical support • Support Training Lead and Senior Training Coordinator with learner needs such as reasonable adjustments and extensions • Support Training Lead and Senior Coordinator with maintaining accreditation with relevant awarding bodies • Provide timely and professional responses to enquiries from external partners and stakeholders via email and phone • Help build and maintain strong working relationships with Drive associate trainers and partner organisations Training systems &amp; data management: • Maintain and update training platforms including Moodle (learning management system), Arlo (event management), and Turnitin (plagiarism checking tool) • Maintain accurate records and data tracking for training delivery, learner progress, and course impact, ensuring compliance with data protection policies Financial &amp; contractual support: • Support the production and processing of training-related quotes, contracts, invoices, and subsidies • Liaise with Finance Team to monitor payments and ensure all financial tracking is accurate and up to dateKey requirements: Experience &amp; knowledge: • Proven experience in training coordination, events management, or project administration • Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Experience in using online platforms such as Moodle, Arlo, etc. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and record keeping • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Desirable skills &amp; experience: • Experience working with awarding and accrediting bodies in training sector • Familiarity with domestic abuse • Experience supporting learners with additional support needs • Experience in monitoring budgets or impact data 





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SafeLives

Drive Training Coordinator

<h2>Drive Senior Training Lead</h2>Reports to: &nbsp; Head of Operations Salary:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; £49,427.67 - £51,355.34 Per Annum Hours: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;37.5 hours per week Location: &nbsp; &nbsp; Remote Travel: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Regular Travel across the UK Contract:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fixed term to 31st March 2026 with likely 1-year extension Benefits: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A generous package including 25 days holiday a year and public holidays, employee pension scheme with employer contribution, access to childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme About The Drive PartnershipThe Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. We work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together we have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. We also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.Our visionOur vision is that by 2026 there will be a consistent approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales – backed by national leaders – working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour to increase safety for victim-survivors, including children and families.Our way of workingPartnership is fundamental to our way of working. We are second-tier organisation focusing on the continuous improvement of service models, sharing best practice and supporting specialist service providers to deliver. We have four core strands of work: • The Drive Project is our flagship intervention working with high-harm, high-risk and serial perpetrators of domestic abuse to prevent their abusive behaviour and protect victims. The Drive Project challenges perpetrators to change and works with partner agencies – like the police and social services – to provide a co-ordinated community response and disrupt abuse.• Restart is an innovative pilot project providing earlier intervention for families experiencing domestic abuse. It brings together domestic abuse services, children’s social care and housing teams to identify and respond to patterns of domestic abuse at an earlier stage. Restart is currently being delivered in five London Boroughs.• The Drive National Systems Change programme works across the domestic abuse specialist sector, public sector partners and beyond to identify and find solutions to systemic gaps in the provision and response to DA perpetrators with the aim of developing sustainable, national systems that respond to all perpetrators of domestic abuse and increase safety for victim-survivors across all communities. We identify systemic gaps and build solutions that keep survivors safer by addressing those causing harm.• Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPO) Positive Requirements Triage Team works as part of the Government’s DAPO pilots to ensure that referrals from courts and policing are assessed and referred to the most appropriate DA perpetrator, mental health or substance misuse intervention.About SafeLivesWe are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We want what you would want for your best friend. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our thinking. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time to make families everywhere safe and well. And we challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave?’. This applies whatever the gender of the victim or perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship. Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.Context:Over the coming year, The Drive Partnership is looking to review, update, and design new training to offer to The Drive Project workforce. To lead this work, we are recruiting a Drive training team made up of a Senior Training Lead, Training Lead and Training Coordinator.This role offers a unique opportunity to support the upskilling of The Drive Project workforce and advance The Drive Partnership’s mission to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm.Job Purpose:The Senior Training Lead will lead the strategic design, operational delivery, and quality assurance of training products for The Drive Project workforce ensuring it is impactful, high-quality and aligned with regulatory standards. Working closely with partner organisations, the Senior Training Lead will oversee a newly formed training team, be responsible for the refinement of one of our training products, manage budgets, while ensuring a coordinated approach.Key responsibilities:Programme &amp; operational leadership:• Lead the strategic direction and delivery of the Drive workforce training, including the review and overhaul of one of our training products aligned with The Drive Partnership’s goals • Maintain and develop partnerships with accrediting bodies (e.g. OCN) and regulators (e.g. Ofqual) • Contribute to broader strategic initiatives, supporting the promotion of the Drive Training Team internally and externally • Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the training design and delivery Leadership &amp; management: • Lead, support and develop the Drive Training Team, fostering a strong, collaborative, and inclusive culture • Line manage the Training Lead and oversee the management of the Senior Training Coordinator and Training Coordinator • Lead recruitment, development and performance management of training staff and associates • Support staff wellbeing, particularly in the context of exposure to traumatic content Stakeholder engagement &amp; representation • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders promoting Drive training offers • Responsible for growing the diversity of Drive associate trainers • Responsible for maintaining and growing a broad network of external stakeholders, including specialist services and commissioners, sector partner organisations, external accrediting bodies, funders, as well as learners Budgeting &amp; forecasting: • Work alongside Drive’s Head of Operations managing the Drive training budget, ensuring delivery within budget • Monitor expenditure, process invoices within agreed milestones • Establish and review KPIs and service-level agreements with third-party training providers and associates • Ensure value for money in all training activityKey requirements: Essential experience &amp; knowledge • A thorough understanding of professional development, accreditation of programmes (e.g. through OCN), and the improvement of service delivery • A thorough understanding of policy as it relates to domestic abuse, and of public projection arrangements, the provision of policing, health and social care, housing, commissioning and multi-agency/partnership working • Proven leadership in the strategic design and delivery of training programmes • Significant operational experience managing different training offers Leadership &amp; management: • Experience of leading a large team, supporting and developing them to be motivated and confident in delivering projects/programmes • Experience managing associate trainers or freelance trainers, including recruitment and relationship management • Skilled in fostering collaboration and coordination across partner organisations and teams Budgeting &amp; financial management: • Practical experience of setting, managing and monitoring budgets of significant size Communication &amp; interpersonal skills • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities • Professional communication across internal and external stakeholders Experience desirable: • Experience of supervising staff whose work involves being immersed in sensitive and traumatic content • Experience of managing a geographically dispersed team 





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Drive Senior Training Lead

About UsAt North Somerset Educational Psychology Service, we are a small and supportive team committed to creating positive and impactful change for children and young people. We strive to encourage Educational Psychologists to lead in areas of interest and support colleagues in upholding our core values of compassion, trust, honesty, and respect.We pride ourselves on being adaptable, sustainable, and above all, impact led. We maintain a culture that is driven by seeking feedback and reviewing our practice accordingly. If you work for us, you will know what impact we are trying to create, why we are measuring impact, and how you can contribute. You will know the difference you are making.&nbsp;&nbsp;The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist to join our team, delivering high-quality support across two school patches within North Somerset. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine direct practice with leadership, development, and innovation.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide educational psychology support to two patches of schools in North Somerset that include a combination of primary and secondary schools.</li><li>Take on a leadership role to enhance support for children with speech, language, and communication needs. This is a developing initiative, giving the successful candidate the chance to shape and grow best practices in this critical area.</li><li>Deliver supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to SENCOs through our SENCO networks forum.</li><li>Undertake an allocation of statutory work.</li><li>Enjoy additional allocated time, known as "Development Time," to pursue areas of interest or lead innovative projects that align with your professional passions.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about making impact through psychology and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Nationally recognised postgraduate qualification in educational psychology</li><li>Knowledge of a broad range of approaches to assessment and intervention, informed by current psychological research and practice</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to consultation as a framework for service delivery</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to supporting schools to achieve greater inclusion of children with special educational needs</li><li>Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to professional codes of ethics</li><li>Integrity - ability to be open and honest, to maintain high standards of personal behaviour and display strong moral principles</li><li>Accountability - willingness to take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions, and to understand the consequences of your behaviour</li><li>A demonstrable willingness to share information and work with other people, including the ability to listen, communicate with and understand others, taking account of other people’s points of view</li><li>Excellent inter-personal skills including ability to communicate well orally and in writing</li><li>Knowledge of the broad range of service users supported by the EPS, along with an understanding of the different needs across these groups</li><li>A demonstrable willingness to share information and work with other people</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Proven track record in supporting children looked after</li><li>Knowledge and awareness of national, regional, and international developments in Educational Psychology and Education in general</li><li>Desire and ability to contribute to ongoing service development</li><li>Competent research skills, data analysis, identification of trends and patterns to support the development of teaching and learning and/or the assessment of individual need</li><li>Outstanding organisational skills, an ability to plan ahead, make priorities, manage workload, allocate time and cope with stress</li><li>Strong professional commitment and the drive, enthusiasm, and energy to motivate others and manage change effectively</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Dr Dulcie Gray, Senior Educational Psychologist, at <a href="mailto:dulcie.gray@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">dulcie.gray@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Maingrade Educational Psychologist

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



About Us
At North Somerset Educational Psychology Service, we are a small, close-knit team with a strong, supportive culture. Together, we developed our core values—compassion, trust, honesty, and respect—which shape everything we do. Team members consistently highlight our collaborative approach and positive team relationships as key strengths that support wellbeing and job satisfaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Each EP in our team leads on an area of interest, providing opportunities to develop specialist expertise and influence the direction of our service. EPs also enjoy a breadth of work including the development and delivery of training, ELSA and SENCO supervision, organisational research, traded work in schools and TEP supervision.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As an impact-driven team, we are committed to using psychology to create impactful, positive change for children and young people. Recent evaluations of our casework highlight this impact, showing, for example a 15.39% increase in students’ sense of belonging and a 13.6% reduction in concerns measured by the SDQ. By gathering this data, we support our EPs to see the difference they are making.&nbsp;

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist to join us in delivering high-quality psychological services to schools across North Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to combine direct practice with leadership, innovation, and strategic development.&nbsp;

Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Applying psychology through the delivery of traded services to a cluster of schools.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Take on a leadership role in a key area of need—possible initial focus on Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), although we welcome proposals in other areas aligned to your expertise and interests.</li>
<li>Contribute to preventative work, for example through the delivery of CPD and supervision in SENCO networks or involvement with the Virtual School.</li>
<li>Undertake an allocation of statutory work.</li>
</ul>

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at our Town Hall offices in Weston-Super-Mare. 

Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
<ul>
<li>2-3 days in the office or in schools.</li>
<li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li>
<li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li>
</ul>

About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making impact through psychology and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:
<ul>
<li>Nationally recognised postgraduate qualification in educational psychology.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Qualified EPs registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or trainee EPs in their final year of training who expect HCPC registration upon completion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of a broad range of approaches to assessment and intervention, informed by current psychological research and practice.</li>
<li>Understanding of and commitment to consultation as a framework for service delivery.</li>
<li>Understanding of and commitment to supporting schools to achieve greater inclusion of children with special educational needs.</li>
<li>Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to professional codes of ethics.</li>
<li>Integrity - ability to be open and honest, to maintain high standards of personal behaviour and display strong moral principles.</li>
<li>Accountability - willingness to take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions, and to understand the consequences of your behaviour.</li>
<li>A demonstrable willingness to share information and work with other people, including the ability to listen, communicate with and understand others, taking account of other people’s points of view.</li>
<li>Excellent inter-personal skills including ability to communicate well orally and in writing.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the broad range of service users supported by the EPS, along with an understanding of the different needs across these groups.</li>
<li>A demonstrable willingness to share information and work with other people.</li>
</ul>

Desirable Criteria:
<ul>
<li>Proven track record in supporting children looked after.</li>
<li>Knowledge and awareness of national, regional, and international developments in Educational Psychology and Education in general.</li>
<li>Desire and ability to contribute to ongoing service development.</li>
<li>Competent research skills, data analysis, identification of trends and patterns to support the development of teaching and learning and/or the assessment of individual need.</li>
<li>Outstanding organisational skills, an ability to plan ahead, make priorities, manage workload, allocate time and cope with stress.</li>
<li>Strong professional commitment and the drive, enthusiasm, and energy to motivate others and manage change effectively.</li>
</ul>

What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
<ul>
<li>A base in Town Hall, Weston-Super-Mare with free council parking permit. North Somerset is commutable from Bristol and as a small Local Authority travel is usually straightforward.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A comprehensive CPD offer, including half-termly whole-team CPD days.</li>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development.</li>
<li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.</li>
<li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.</li>
<li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.</li>
</ul>
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.

How to Apply
If you share our&nbsp;<a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Dr Dulcie Gray, Senior Educational Psychologist, at <a href="mailto:dulcie.gray@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">dulcie.gray@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

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