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Educational Psychologist (Ref: SEN/26/031/EM)

Directorate: People: Children and Adults

Department: Education and SEND

Salary: Soulbury A3-8 (£49,215-£59,809) 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:

• Professionally qualified, HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists.
• Trainee Educational Psychologists in their final year of training who expect to gain HCPC registration upon successful completion of their recognised training programme.

We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about inclusion, committed to applying psychology to make a meaningful difference and excited by opportunities to contribute to service innovation and development.

You will:

• Place children, young people and families at the centre of your practice.
• Be committed to supporting vulnerable learners and promoting inclusion.
• Apply psychological theory and research to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with schools, families and a wide range of professionals.
• Contribute to the development of colleagues and the wider children's workforce.
• Value reflective practice, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and solution-focused thinking.
• Build positive and effective working relationships across agencies.

What We Offer:

• Soulbury A3-8 (£49,215-£59,809) plus up to 3 SPA points

• Starting point of A5 for newly qualified Educational Psychologists
• Minimum 0.6 FTE considered
• Essential user allowance and mileage reimbursement in line with national agreements.

Join Medway EPS and help shape inclusive futures for children, young people and their families.

The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and HCPC registration requirements apply.

Shortlisting will take place w/c 17 August 2026

Interviews will be arranged for a time that is mutually convenient

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please see the below contacts:

Vanessa Grizzle
Principal Educational Psychologist

Sophie Curra
Senior Educational Psychologist

☎ 01634 335647
✉ education.psychology@medway.gov.uk

Important Information-

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.

• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.

• For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

• Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

• Please note, we prioritise applications from current Medway Council redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.