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Educational Psychologist
Job in
Rochester, Kent County, NE19, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-12
Listing for:
Medway Council
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posted:
Closing date:
Location:
Chatham, UKSalary: 49215 - 59809/year
Type:
Full time
Employer:
Medway Council Contact:
Education Psychology Email: education.psychology.uk Phone:
Educational Psychologist (/26/031/EM) Directorate:
People:
Children and Adults Department:
Education and SEND Salary:
Soulbury A3-8 (49,) plus up to 3 SPA points
Job Status:
Permanent full time – will consider a minimum 0.6 FTE
Hours:
37 per week (minimum 0.6 FTE considered)
Location:
Chatham Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home Subject to BPSS Checks:
Yes Closing Date: 17th August 2026
Shape the Future of Educational Psychology in Medway Medway Educational Psychology Service is growing and developing as we continue to strengthen our contribution to inclusion, early intervention and SEND transformation. There has never been a more exciting time to join our friendly, ambitious and reflective team.
Our service applies psychology at individual, group and systems levels, working collaboratively with children and young people aged 0-25, families, schools and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes and promote inclusion. We are committed to evidence-informed practice whilst valuing innovation, professional autonomy, creativity and professional growth.
The Role As an Educational Psychologist, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools and partner agencies, providing consultation, assessment, intervention, therapeutic work and training. You will contribute to a graduated approach through systemic work, casework and project development.
The overall purpose of the role is to promote the psychological wellbeing of children and young people across Medway and to support those whose developmental, learning and emotional needs impact on their ability to thrive. Through applying psychology creatively and effectively, you will help maximise opportunities for inclusion and positive outcomes.
Every school and academy in Medway is linked to a named Educational Psychologist. Through regular consultation, collaborative problem-solving and preventative work, we support schools to make psychology accessible and meaningful for children, young people and families. Alongside this, we fulfil our statutory responsibilities in relation to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and SEND.Why Medway?
Located in North Kent, Medway combines the advantages of a compact local authority with excellent transport links. London is accessible in around 40 minutes via high-speed rail, while the Kent coastline and countryside are close by. The service is based in Chatham and operates a flexible hybrid-working model. Why Choose Medway EPS?
We offer:
A welcoming, friendly service with a strong team ethos.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
Manageable patch sizes.
Strong, valued relationships with schools through our Link EP model.
A balance of early intervention, project work and statutory responsibilities.
High-quality supervision, peer consultation and reflective practice.
Enhanced supervision for recently qualified EPs.Excellent dedicated business support.
Opportunities to develop specialist interests and lead areas of work.
Opportunities to build a diverse portfolio including therapeutic approaches, psychological assessment, systemic consultation, training and project work.
Support for professional growth and career development.
Strong links with doctoral training programmes through teaching, research and trainee placements.
Regular team meetings and termly service development days.
Recent external feedback highlighted our robust supervision structures, collaborative culture and significant contribution to inclusion across Medway. Our Service Our work includes:
Consultation and statutory assessment work.
Early intervention and preventative approaches.
Training and workforce development.
EBSA consultations.
ELSA and MeLSA programmes.
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG).Public health-funded projects.
Support for vulnerable learners and the Virtual School.
Innovative developments, including our evolving Experts at Hand offer. Who We Are Looking For We welcome applications from:
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