In-House Education Psychologist (part-time/flexible)
Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- £38,500 - £45,000
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 (flexible)
- Apply by:
- 16 November 2018
Job overview
Are you looking for a new psychologist role? We are keen to hear from educational psychologists with relevant experience.
Our Lady’s RC High School is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated educational psychologist to fill a part-time role supporting SEND pupils within a thriving and inclusive North Manchester secondary school. Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable but not a pre-requisite.
About us
Our Lady’s RC High School is a long-established North Manchester school that provides education and support to children in a variety of contexts. We believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life and education is key to this. There are no exceptions. We provide a wide range of support services that allow the inclusion of SEND and EHCP pupils into a mainstream environment, providing them with better life chances through the support and development of their social and academic skills. We would like to continue this further through the appointment of an Educational Psychologist.
Responsibilities of the Educational Psychologist:
- To work as a member of the SEND team within the school support and develop the social and emotional needs and to raise the educational attainment of all children
- To provide a psychological service, working as a support and liaison to children and families, other schools and other institutions.
- Carry out delegated responsibilities on behalf of the Headteacher of the school as the need and priority arises.
- To advise the SENCO on strategies and interventions to enable pupils to progress both socially and academically.
- To contribute to staff CPD – advising on educational barriers and strategies to promote progress in the classroom.
- To work directly with pupils in a small group or one to one context.
Requirements of the psychologist:
- HCPC registration as a psychologist
- Experience of working within a similar role, either in one school or as a centrally deployed resource.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school to witness our vibrant and diverse community.
On behalf of our students, thank you for your interest in our school.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 16th November
Interviews are anticipated for: Week beginning Monday 19th November
Attached documents
About Our Lady's RC High School
- Our Lady's RC High School
- Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M9 0RP
- United Kingdom
Our Lady’s Roman Catholic High School is a mainstream, co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Higher Blackley, Manchester, and it has 850 students on its roll.
Our Lady’s RC High School prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos and follows five key principles: to welcome; to follow the the religious Word; to witness others’ achievements; to look out for one another’s welfare; and to worship as a community.
Headteacher
Mr. L. Ormsby
Vision and values
The secondary school’s distinct ethos is focused on the life teachings of Jesus Christ and is integral to its identity. Its motto is “To know, to love and to serve God”, and prayer is at the heart of all it does.
Our Lady’s RC High School promises to work with parents to ensure every child reaches their own unique potential. The school promotes excellence in all it does, but where there is failure the school encourages forgiveness, healing and reconciliation.
Ofsted report
“Pupils have good attitudes to learning and work is carefully presented. Pupils’ spelling, punctuation and grammar in writing, and their use of standard English when speaking, have improved significantly since the last inspection. School leaders, including governors, have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development. They are determined to continue improving opportunities for pupils. Senior leaders have taken effective measures to improve levels of literacy. Teachers provide pupils with opportunities to develop their speaking skills and practise their use of standard English.”
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