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Candidates must have an honours degree in psychology and MSc in educational psychology (or recognised equivalent). They will be registered as an educational psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of an educational psychology service for Renfrewshire Council, in accordance with statutory duties, relevant legislation and local authority policy and the standards of conduct, performance and ethics of the HCPC.

Renfrewshire Educational Psychology Service has developed an effective collaborative approach to service delivery and is centrally placed within Children’s Services at strategic and operational levels. In addition to service delivery to educational establishments and the delivery of training, educational psychologists are involved in a number of strategic initiatives including: the Renfrewshire’s Nurturing Relationships Approach (whole-school nurture & trauma-informed practice), VIG/VERP, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Inclusive Communications Environments, Non-Violent Resistance Approaches.

We are interested in employing an educational psychologist who is committed to applying psychology to make a difference and committed to the continuous improvement of the service. Professional development opportunities are actively encouraged across the team. The service is an accredited Service in relation to the induction of probationer educational psychologists with the BPS.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Maura Kearney, Principal Educational Psychologist on 0300 300 0170 or at maura.kearney@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 June 2024.