Senior Educational Psychologist - (Fixed-Term)

Job Description

Glasgow Psychologcal Service is seeking a highly motivated, creative and experience psychologist to lead a group of  psychologists delivering educational psychology to the children, young people and families of Glasgow.

As part of a team of Senior Psychologists you will work alongside colleagues to ensure our vision of the nurturing city is embedded in all that we do. Using psychology and effective partnership working to improve outcomes for all  you will  ensure the service we provide is inclusive, equitable and progressive taking account of children's rights and focusing our resources on those most in need.

This role will involve working as a lead for a group of psychologists as well as taking on pieces of strategic work that links to Glasgow's priorities.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced educational psychologists working within Glasgow.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

This post is temporary for a period up to 12 months.

Only existing employees of Glasgow City Council – Education Services can apply for this vacancy.

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