Wrexham EPS is looking to appoint an Educational Psychologist to join our expanding team. This role involves working closely with a patch of schools to deliver a range of psychological services to meet the needs of our children and young people.
Wrexham Council has both rural and urban schools as well as a special school, Resourced Provisions attached to mainstream schools and Pupil Referral Units. A successful candidate would have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience across a range of different ALN 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 Educational Psychologist’s role is seen as an integral part when supporting our children and internal services and the team 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.
Applicants must be HCPC registered or will be eligible on completion of the training is required for this position.
An enhanced DBS is required for this position.
Third year trainees are welcome to apply.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
For further enquiries about the role, please contact the Principal Educational Psychologist, Maria Stewart at maria.stewart@wrexham.gov.uk or call 07712111554.
Key Details
Educational Psychologist
Salary: £49,215 - £59,809 Soulbury Scale A 3-8 plus 3 SPA
Previous SPA points will be honoured
Years of continuous service within other local authorities will be applied.
Contract: Permanent 1.0 FTE 37 hours per week with hybrid working arrangements.
0.8 FTE position would be considered.
Closing Date: Monday 25th May 2026
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