Location
Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4JF. Hybrid working with a mix of office, education settings, and home working. Occasional travel outside the borough to visit children and education settings.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£51,893 - £61,664 per annum (Soulbury A 5-10 plus 3 SPA) plus Soulbury London Allowance £4,328.21 per annum. Starting salary at minimum spinal column point with possible match to current salary subject to proof. Salary increases inline with Soulbury Agreement for 2025.

About the Role
Join the Lewisham Virtual School and Educational Psychology Team to make a meaningful difference for some of the most vulnerable children and young people, including Children Looked After (CLA) and those with a social worker. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop specialised expertise in supporting children affected by developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Working under the guidance of a Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist, you will engage in complex casework, trauma-informed assessments, and contribute to innovative, multi-agency practice across the borough.

You will provide intensive support to children and young people, deliver psychologically informed consultations to carers, teachers, social workers, and other professionals, and help drive systemic change to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. A key part of your role will be contributing to the Virtual School’s therapeutic offer and helping create relationally safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments where all children can thrive academically and emotionally.

The role involves close collaboration with social workers, CAMHS practitioners, specialist teachers, designated teachers, foster carers, residential staff, and families. You will also help develop and deliver training to schools to promote relational, restorative, and trauma-informed approaches.

Lewisham is proud of its diversity and commitment to inclusive practice, recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary. The Virtual School is an award-winning, dynamic team dedicated to high aspirations and educational success for vulnerable children.

Experience
Experience working with children affected by developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences is desirable. Ability to work creatively and collaboratively within a multi-agency environment is essential.

About you
Curious, compassionate, and committed to social justice. Skilled in relationship-based practice and able to engage thoughtfully and responsively with vulnerable children and young people. Able to work reflectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications
Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration. Subject to enhanced DBS check. Willingness and ability to travel outside the borough as required.