Educational Psychologist (2 Posts) (Full Time and Part Time) (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Post 1 - 21 Hours

Post 2 - 35 Hours

These posts are fixed term until 30/04/2027.

We are seeking to recruit two temporary (1.6FTE equivalent) qualified Educational Psychologists to cover maternity leave within a supportive, welcoming and dynamic team. Covering the 5 Currie functions, the Educational Psychology team provide support and advice to early years, schools and partners to ensure positive outcomes and impact for children and young people with a range of educational needs.

Applicants must be registered as an Educational Psychologist with the HCPC or in the process of completing this process.

Further information can be found in the job description and person specification.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Ellen Moran, Principal Educational Psychologist by emailing psoffice@west-dunbarton,gov,uk

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children/Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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