University of East Anglia - Educational Psychology Academic & Professional Tutor (Part time)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the EdPsyD course team at the School of Education and Lifelong Learning at UEA (https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-education-and-lifelong-learning). 

We seek to appoint a fully qualified Educational Psychologist(s), with a good track record of practice experience. You will deliver teaching and tutor trainees across all three years of the programme and also supervise practice placements. You will also work closely with the Programme Directors in ensuring compliance with HCPC and BPS accreditation criteria; maintain relationships with external stakeholders and work closely with academic colleagues, local partners and the Postgraduate Research office.

You must have the requisite academic degrees or equivalent qualifications, be a professional in the field and be able to satisfy all the essential criteria detailed in the person specification within the candidate brochure.  

​This part time (0.3 – 0.8 FTE) post is available from 1 January 2026 on an indefinite basis. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either direct employment with the University or a secondment arrangement from a Local Authority employer. Please note that those applying on a secondment basis must obtain agreement from their employer prior to submitting an application. Please indicate on your application how you wish to apply for the post (direct applicant or secondment). Depending on the outcome of recruitment, the total FTE may be split between more than one successful applicant. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Vulnerable Adult Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults. 

Benefits include: 

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team. 
   
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