Educational Psychologist at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

55974.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational psychology, Statutory work, Early intervention, Prevention, Systemic work, Individual work, Dynamic assessment, Person-centred approaches, ELSA supervision, VIG supervision, Critical incident response, Reflective practice, Inclusion support, Collaboration, Communication, Decision making

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Would you like to be part of an innovative, values-led, and highly supportive Educational Psychology Service (EPS), with a wide variety of types of work and opportunities to develop your specialist interests? If you do, we can offer you an Educational Psychologist role at our Lewes, Hastings or Eastbourne bases. Second and third-year Trainee Educational Psychologists are welcome to apply as well as more experienced colleagues. As an EP in East Sussex EPS, you will have a balance of core, traded and statutory work and the autonomy to apply psychology in ways that align with your values and interests. You can volunteer to be involved in ELSA supervision, receive VIG supervision, supervise trainees and Assistant EPs, join our Dynamic Assessment interest group, contribute to our Critical Incident response team, or take a lead role in other areas of specialist interest. You’ll have a patch of schools and work with other services to provide a team approach to early intervention and prevention, including systemic as well as individual work. You will complete statutory work that is allocated only within your available capacity to deliver the work on time. We are looking for candidates who: * Are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people * Are reflective and want to learn * Can empower other people to take an active role in creating positive change * Remain non-judgemental when encountering difficult interactions * Enable children and young people to participate meaningfully in decisions that affect them * Actively promote and support educational and social inclusion. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Please download the Job Description & Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/ntiw/~edisp/ucmfa08520029.docx] for more information. Interviews will take place in person on Friday 22nd May 2026 at County Hall, Lewes. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. Working with East Sussex EPS is a rare experience in the current EP climate, as we continue to provide a link EP approach for all schools. Our service is highly regarded, and we work closely with other inclusion services in the county. You will have innovative, friendly, and supportive colleagues, many who are skilled in using dynamic assessment and person-centred approaches. You’ll be working in a beautiful and varied environment, including coastal, rural, and urban, with each presenting unique challenges and rewards. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003] If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email the following with your questions or a request to set up a phone call: Rosie Hitchings, Principal Educational Psychologist – rosie.hitchings@eastsussex.gov.uk [rosie.hitchings@eastsussex.gov.uk] For a team that supports you, choose east Sussex! Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The Educational Psychologist will manage a patch of schools to provide early intervention and prevention services through both systemic and individual work. They will also contribute to statutory assessments and participate in specialist interest groups such as dynamic assessment or critical incident response.