EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,483 to £66,748 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | HU11hn |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 32873 |
Summary
At Hull City Council, we are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. We are building a culture that places them at the heart of everything we do—empowering our workforce to collaborate, innovate, and grow together. If you share our values of openness, respect, responsibility, and continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Educational Psychologist to join our dynamic and supportive Hull City Psychological Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that is highly regarded across the city and known for its commitment to inclusive, evidence-based practice.
As part of our team, you will:
Deliver psychological services to schools and settings across Hull
Provide consultation, assessment, and intervention to support children and young people
Offer training and development to school staff and other professionals
Contribute to service development and city-wide initiatives
Work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies
You will be encouraged to bring your own interests and expertise to the role, and to develop innovative approaches that make a real difference.
What We Offer
A supportive, reflective, and innovative team culture
Opportunities to lead and contribute to city-wide projects
Encouragement to develop and deliver training in your areas of interest
Excellent supervision, peer support, and CPD opportunities
Access to systemic and relational practice development
Strong links with Sheffield and Nottingham Universities for trainee placements
Benefits
Dedicated admin support and modern IT equipment
Flexible and remote working through our Work Smart scheme
Free or discounted parking options
Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
Relocation allowance for candidates moving to the area
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
Qualified Educational Psychologists
Trainee EPs in their second or third year (qualifying in 2025 or 2026)
Practitioners with a passion for inclusive education and psychological practice
Applicants must be HCPC registered (or eligible upon qualification).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Lynnette Foster or Dr Morgan Vallily, on 01482 614 258 or city.psychologicalservice@hullcc.gov.uk
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Educational Psychologist to join our dynamic and supportive Hull City Psychological Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that is highly regarded across the city and known for its commitment to inclusive, evidence-based practice.
As part of our team, you will:
Deliver psychological services to schools and settings across Hull
Provide consultation, assessment, and intervention to support children and young people
Offer training and development to school staff and other professionals
Contribute to service development and city-wide initiatives
Work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies
You will be encouraged to bring your own interests and expertise to the role, and to develop innovative approaches that make a real difference.
What We Offer
A supportive, reflective, and innovative team culture
Opportunities to lead and contribute to city-wide projects
Encouragement to develop and deliver training in your areas of interest
Excellent supervision, peer support, and CPD opportunities
Access to systemic and relational practice development
Strong links with Sheffield and Nottingham Universities for trainee placements
Benefits
Dedicated admin support and modern IT equipment
Flexible and remote working through our Work Smart scheme
Free or discounted parking options
Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
Relocation allowance for candidates moving to the area
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
Qualified Educational Psychologists
Trainee EPs in their second or third year (qualifying in 2025 or 2026)
Practitioners with a passion for inclusive education and psychological practice
Applicants must be HCPC registered (or eligible upon qualification).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Lynnette Foster or Dr Morgan Vallily, on 01482 614 258 or city.psychologicalservice@hullcc.gov.uk
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