Wrexham EPS is looking to appoint a Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist to join our expanding team. This is a new role and ideal for an experienced Educational Psychologist or Senior Psychologist with aspirations to become a Principal Educational Psychologist. This role involves working closely with the Principal Educational Psychologist in developing their management skills as well as managing a patch of schools to deliver a range of psychological services to meet the needs of our children.
Wrexham Council has both rural and urban schools as well as a special school, Resource Provisions attached to mainstream schools and Pupil Referral Units. A successful candidate would have the opportunity to broaden their psychological and managerial knowledge and experience across a range of different situations as well as offering their own specialist skills to develop creative and sustainable ways to meet our child’s diverse needs.
Wrexham EPS is committed to developing a flexible service that can adapt to the ever-changing landscape of our children’s needs. The successful candidate will be joining an EPS which is seen as an integral part in supporting our children and internal services and a team that is highly valued throughout the schools and the Education and Inclusion services within Wrexham.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is highly desirable. The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
You must be HCPC registered to practice as an educational psychologist.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Local Authority.
An enhanced DBS is required for this position.
Previous SPA points will be honoured.
Years of continuous service within other local authorities will be applied
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
For further enquiries about the role, contact the Principal Educational Psychologist, Maria Stewart - maria.stewart@wrexham.gov.uk or call 07712111554
Please apply via the link.
Key Details
Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £63,638 -£67,526 / Soulbury Scale B 5-8 plus 3 SPA
Contract: Permanent 1.0 FTE 37 hours per week with hybrid working arrangements.
Closing Date: Saturday 24th July 2027
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