Educational Psychologist at Stirling Council Career Site

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

60218.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Psychology, Inclusive Practice, Mental Health Support, Evidence Based Practice, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Management, Child Development, Wellbeing Promotion

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 21/05/2026 Contract Type: Permanent - 0.5 FTE Salary: £30,714 - £37,636 Hours: 17 hours 30 minutes per week Contract type: Temporary - 0.8 FTE until June 2027 Salary: £49,142 - £60,218 Hours: 28 hours per week Stirling Educational Psychology Service (EPS) seeks to appoint a motivated and dynamic individual to the post of Educational Psychologist within our team. You will be a highly skilled and values led professional who is passionate about psychology and improving outcomes for all children and young people through equity and excellence. Stirling Educational Psychology Service offers induction, support and supervision for new members of staff. There is a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development. All staff have opportunities to engage in and lead on development work as well as having their own allocation of educational establishments to link with. The service is integral to the Children’s Service, providing valuable opportunities for all staff to use their psychological skills and knowledge in contributing to and leading on, local and national priorities with a range of partners and stakeholders. Stirling Educational Psychology Service currently supports delivery of a number of key priorities from the Schools Learning and Education Plan in collaboration with others with a focus on evidence based practice. Some current priority areas include: • Supporting inclusive practice and environments • Promoting positive relationships • Supporting attendance and engagement in learning • Enhancing mental health and wellbeing The Service is located in Stirling which is a beautiful city in Scotland’s central belt, with excellent commuter links. Applications are invited from qualified Educational Psychologists and those who are in the process of completing their QEP. Registration with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) is required. We are advertising a post to work as part of our welcoming team on a 0.8FTE basis. This is made up of a 0.5FTE permanent post as well as a 0.3FTE temporary post until June 2027. Further information about the post is available in the job description. If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Heather McLean, Principal Educational Psychologist at psychological@stirling.gov.uk [psychological@stirling.gov.uk] The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/ujwm0q1k/educational_psychologist_epb_01062024.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

The role involves improving outcomes for children and young people through psychological skills and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include supporting inclusive environments, promoting positive relationships, and enhancing mental health and wellbeing.