Educational Psychologist

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Educational Psychologist to work as an ‘in-house’ Educational Psychologist across the College. The role will involve: observation and support of pupils; regularly assessing pupils and completing formal reports; carrying out therapeutic 1:1 work with pupils; liaising with staff, parents, pupils, and external professionals; supporting pupils with SEMH concerns and liaising with relevant staff; carrying out DSA paperwork, as necessary; and offering INSET training to teachers and workshops for parents; helping to raise the awareness, understanding, and inclusion of pupils and others in the community who are neurodiverse. 

The successful applicant will have current HCPC accreditation and keep up to date with relevant research, CPD, and issues in Educational Psychology in accordance with HCPC standards.

Whilst this is a non-teaching role, applications from teachers who meet the role requirements will be welcomed. Candidates would have the opportunity to contribute to co-curricular and/or tutoring programmes at the College if they so wished.

This is a cross-College role for a suitable candidate, i.e., working across our Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, and Upper School.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills; can build strong relationships with pupils and staff; is flexible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic; and who is able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This is a full time but part-time applications will be considered (0.6 contract minimum) permanent role.

Clifton College has a strong reputation for Learning Support and offers students support in both group and individual lessons. In both the Prep and Upper School, the Learning Support Department comprises the Head of Learning Support, an Educational Psychologist, a Senior Administrator, and a number of teaching staff.

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Clifton College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector, we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation from Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

 Interviews to be held: week commencing Monday 24th April 2023