Location
London Borough of Waltham Forest

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week (part-time applications will be considered)

Salary
Soulbury EP Scale A 5 - 10 (£55,482 - £65,929) pro rata for part-time

Retention Bonus
£2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata)

About the Role
We are seeking creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to join our friendly and supportive team. Waltham Forest EPS encourages collaborative and flexible working and is committed to developing professional skills while prioritising wellbeing. As part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority, we offer varied opportunities and quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to develop areas of special interest.

The Council is a Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employer, demonstrating commitment to a healthy, fair, and inclusive workplace with fair pay, wellbeing, skills progression, and diversity. Please note, this role requires existing UK work authorisation and does not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of Experts at Hand, demonstrating excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills, showing reliability, flexibility and initiative, and being committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in the local community with a sound knowledge of evidence-based interventions.

Experience
Proven ability as an Educational Psychologist with excellent practitioner skills, including communication, organisation, and time management. Experience working collaboratively and flexibly within a team environment is essential.

About You
You are reliable, flexible, and able to show initiative. You are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and have a sound knowledge of evidence-based interventions. You value professional development and wellbeing.

Qualifications
A professional Educational Psychology qualification recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration are required.

Additional Requirements
Satisfactory employment references and identity checks
Satisfactory declaration of interest
Role subject to safer recruitment practices due to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
Satisfactory DBS check
Continued professional body registration
Fluent spoken English sufficient for effective role performance (does not require specific qualifications or accent restrictions)