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  • Location: Swansea,
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  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Salary Range: £60,000.00 - £65,000.00
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 10 July, 2024 12:00 AM
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Principal Education Psychologist (closing date: 13/06/24)

Principal Education Psychologist (closing date: 13/06/24)

Swansea Council
Post title: Principal Education Psychologist
Post number: ED.68263
Salary: Min £62,540 (without SPAs), max £72,966 if 3 SPAs awarded.
Job description: Principal Education Psychologist (ED.68263) Job description (PDF) [260KB]
Directorate/department: Education
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Closing date: 11.59pm, 13 June 2024
Further information
The Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) plays a critical role in enabling the council to deliver excellent education for all learners in Swansea. The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is comprised of 14 members of staff (12.8fte) and works in very close partnership with other services within the education department. It makes a major contribution to supporting vulnerable learners, school improvement and the council's response to critical incidents. The EPS is highly regarded by schools, allied agencies and external organisations.

The council are seeking an experienced and innovative PEP with a proven track record of effective leadership to take up this exciting role. The post holder will be well supported by the education directorate and encouraged to apply their psychological knowledge to promote the organisational change that is needed to meet the changing needs of the local community. Maintaining oversight of the delivery of direct psychological services to individual learners and their families is also a key aspect of the role. A working knowledge of the ALNET Act (2018) and The Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021) would be advantage, but can be acquired in post.

You will be working in Swansea which is fast becoming one of the most popular places to live in the UK. It has stunning coastal scenery, many beautiful parks and frequently hosts spectacular sporting, musical and cultural events.

Relocation allowance is possible dependent on circumstances.

Applicants must be registered as a practitioner educational psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council.

For an informal discussion please contact: Kate Phillips (Head of Vulnerable Learners kate.phillips2@swansea.gov.uk ) or Dr Paul Rees paul.rees3@swansea.gov.uk

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding