Educational Psychologist

Reference: 96992

Posted:

Location:

Royal Borough of Greenwich Salary: 53554 - 63638/year

Type:
Full time

Employer:

Royal Borough of Greenwich Contact:
Sinead Neal Email: sinead.neal.uk Phone:
Job Introduction ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH CHILDREN’S SERVICES Educational Psychologists Soulbury Scale A5-10 (53554 - 63638) plus Inner London allowance (3,803) and up to 3 SPA points

Permanent full time (35 hours) post

Join a dynamic and values-driven EP service

The Royal Greenwich Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EPWS) is seeking reflective, creative Educational Psychologists to join our supportive, ambitious and friendly team.

You’ll be working alongside EPs, trainee EPs, assistant EPs, counsellors and specialist practitioners who are committed to ensuring that children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.“Professionals regularly go the extra mile to make sure that children and young people’s needs are met effectively.” — Ofsted Area SEND Inspection About the role

Our thriving traded service combines the stability of a local authority with opportunities to deliver preventative, systemic and innovative work. We work within a consultation model, valuing diverse psychological approaches and prioritising child and family-centred practice. Opportunities include involvement in:

ELSA and MeLSAVideo Interaction Guidance (VIG)
Multi-family group work Training, supervision and coaching

Organisational and systems consultancy

We are particularly excited to be developing and piloting our ‘Expert at Hand’ offer—an innovative approach providing timely, accessible psychological support at the point of need. You will play a key role in shaping, delivering and evaluating this emerging model.

Specialist opportunitiesEPWS plays a key role in the borough’s wellbeing strategy, with opportunities to work alongside:

Virtual SchoolASD Outreach Early Years Inclusion Inclusion Service Youth Justice Service Family Hubs (including parent–infant work)
What we offer

Strong, supportive leadership with a clear commitment to staff wellbeing and anti-racist practice

Excellent administrative support

Comprehensive CPD programme + protected individual CPD time Protected time for projects, innovation and service development

Regular clinical supervision (separate from line management)
Flexible hybrid working with IT supportHCPC fees reimbursed

Excellent transport links (including the Elizabeth Line)
We are looking for EPs who:

Can apply psychology flexibly within a consultation framework

Value strong relationships and collaborative working

Are committed to child and family-centred practice

Share our commitment to equity, inclusion and anti-racist practice

Who can apply

We welcome applications from:

Experienced EPsNewly qualified EPsTrainee EPsInformal enquiries

Sinead Neal, Principal EP sinead.neal.uk Karen Freeman, Psychology Support Officer karen.f(Karen can arrange contact with trainees or recently appointed EPs)
Closing date for applications: 6th July 2026

Interviews: w/b 13th July 2026

Diversity Statement:
Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close:
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Early Advert Close:
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