Trainee Educational Psychologist
FTE Salary range: £31,614 - £37,830 (equivalent to Soulbury TEP Scale 2 - 5)
Please scroll to the end of the page for role description and application form
Plus: free parking; essential car user allowance; occupational pension scheme
Established in 2011, Catalyst Psychology has grown into a highly regarded, fully traded service operating in the City of Manchester. As a Social Enterprise we are a values-led service with a strong commitment to social justice. Our social mission includes a commitment to training the next generation of educational psychologists and we have strong links with University training courses. Evidence-based practice forms a core strand of our work. We are a research active organisation.
You will join our organisation at an exciting time in our development as we consolidate our developmental work in key areas, in particular trauma informed practice, specialist support for Early Years and our nationally-recognised work with refugees and asylum seekers.
As we prepare to support our schools in refocusing on inclusive practice, we are looking for a creative, flexible and forward-thinking Trainee Educational Psychologist. If you join us, you will take an active part in the development of our psychology-led service. You will have opportunities to initiate and participate in a broad range of work including action research, alongside providing a core service to a family of schools within Manchester. We have developed a unique service offer to schools that is solution-focused and supports capacity building through systemic approaches. Our community focus and partnership working with a growing range of stakeholders is a strength of our approach.
Manchester is a vibrant and exciting city to work in. Our office base is in Didsbury, set in a beautiful small park with mature gardens maintained by volunteers.
Applicants must be registered on an approved doctorate training course.
If you wish to discuss these opportunities, please contact:
Dr Paula Muir, Senior Educational Psychologist email [email protected]
Dr Teresa Regan, Principal Educational Psychologist, on 07597 990484 or email [email protected]
Closing date: Midday on Monday 23rd February
Interviews: Wednesday 11th March
To apply please email your CV and a covering letter using the attached proforma to: [email protected]
This is the proforma for your covering letter: Application letter