Catalyst Psychology - Educational Psychologist / Specialist Practitioner Educational Psychologist
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Catalyst Psychology Community Interest Company - Educational Psychologist / Specialist Practitioner Educational Psychologist
As we prepare to support our schools in refocusing on inclusive practice, we are looking for a creative, flexible and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist. If you join us, you will take an active part in the development of our psychology-led service. You will have opportunities to initiate and participate in a broad range of work including action research, alongside providing a core service to a family of schools within Manchester. We have developed a unique service offer to schools that is solution-focused and supports capacity building through systemic approaches. Our community focus, commitment to social justice and partnership working are strengths of our approach.
We offer career progression in our structured approach to professional development. This role would be of interest to educational psychologists looking to develop as specialist practitioners, with enhanced pay and dedicated time available for practitioners with at least 5 years experience.
Established in 2011, Catalyst Psychology has grown into a highly regarded, fully traded service operating in the City of Manchester. As a Social Enterprise we are a values-led service with a strong commitment to social justice. Our social mission includes a commitment to training the next generation of educational psychologists and we have strong links with University training courses. Evidence-based practice forms a core strand of our work. We are a research active organisation.
Applicants must be professionally qualified educational psychologists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Enhanced DBS checks are required for this post.
Applicants should note that this post is not on Soulbury Pay and Conditions. If you are in any doubt about the pay and conditions on offer, please contact the employer for clarification.
Key Details
Educational Psychologist or Specialist Practitioner Educational Psychologist
Salary (including Soulbury scale where relevant)
49,478 - 63,979
Role: Permanent contracts available as full time or part time positions
(0.6 minimum, up to 37 hours per week)
If you wish to discuss these opportunities, please contact Dr Teresa Regan, Managing Director and Principal Educational Psychologist, on 07597 990484 or email teresa@catalystpsych.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026
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