Educational Psychologist

Salary: £47,045 - £57,766 + SPAs

Grade: Soulbury Scale 2-7, Educational Psychologies Scale A (existing SPA points will be honoured)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd March 2026

We are recruiting to a main grade post within our close, nurturing and innovative team. Central to our consultative model is a strong commitment to the application of person-centred approaches and our values centre around social justice and anti-discriminatory practice.

In Rochdale we can offer:

-Regular peer and group supervision and on-going opportunities to reflect on and develop practice in this area as part of the team.

-Regular CPD opportunities to develop a range of skills and pursue areas of interest and/or specialisms, including project work and action research

-Opportunities to develop and participate in a wide range of evidence-based intervention and training packages through our partially traded services model. Current programmes include Connect to Communicate, Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Aware Schools Programme and ELSA.

- Flexible working at home arrangements

- Administrative support and access to ICT equipment and support

- The opportunity to use psychology in a pro-active and positive way to make a real difference to young people and families

Applicants for the Main Grade post are required to have a psychology degree, professional qualification in Educational Psychology (3^rd year trainees are welcome to apply for a September 2026 start) and registration with the HCPC.

For an informal discussion about the post and/or to arrange a visit please contact Heidi McDermott (Principal EP) on 01706 926400 or heidi.mcdermott@rochdale.gov.uk.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

Interviews will be held on 30th March 2026.

Casual car allowance is payable.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.