Croydon Educational Psychology Service

Educational Psychologists (full/part-time, permanent)

Soulbury A scale points 3 – 8 starting point A5 (plus up to 3 SPA)

Plus: Outer London Weighting, compulsory car allowance and paid parking

We are offering a welcome payment of £4,000 (paid after 6 months, on completion of successful probation) plus a generous annual retention payment of £4,000

We have excellent CPD opportunities, strong induction and a commitment to supervision and support.

We can offer you a great team spirit based on shared values and a determination to achieve the best outcomes for our local community.

We would like to recruit full or part-time, permanent, suitably qualified and registered Educational Psychologists, to join our team in September 2025 or much sooner, if possible. We welcome applications from either experienced psychologists or from third year trainees.

We are a committed and hardworking team who undertakes statutory work on behalf of Croydon Council and trades psychology time with local schools. We have a great reputation with our schools, who always want more of our time! We work in partnership with local teams and have excellent relationships with our local head teachers and other agencies. We are a vibrant team who like to be creative in our application of psychology. Do contact us to find out more. We hope to be the place you choose to either launch or further your career in Educational Psychology.

You must have an honours degree in psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society; a recognised post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

For informal enquiries please contact Anne Moore, Chief Educational Psychologist

anne.moore@croydon.gov.uk

This is a rolling avert and applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Childrens DBS check.