Educational Psychologists
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield, WF1 2EBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£55,482 to £65,929
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
22 November 2026
33 days leftJob description
Shape Futures. Inspire Change. Join Wakefield Educational Psychology Service.
Are you an Educational Psychologist who is passionate about applying psychology in meaningful, innovative, and impactful ways? Do you want a role where your ideas are valued, your development is nurtured, and your work genuinely helps children, young people, families and schools thrive?
If so, Wakefield Educational Psychology Service would love to hear from you.
We're seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking Educational Psychologists (1.6 FTE) to join our highly regarded, supportive, and ambitious team. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or a Year 3 Trainee preparing for qualification, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a service that champions creativity, collaboration and inclusion.
At Wakefield, we believe Educational Psychology can be transformational.
Our well-established and successful service works across a rich variety of settings, including mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions, additionally resourced settings and multi-agency partnerships. We operate a thriving traded and statutory model, giving Educational Psychologists the flexibility to shape a diverse and rewarding portfolio of work.
You'll join a team of experienced EPs, Trainees and Assistant Educational Psychologists who are committed to high-quality practice, mutual support and continuous innovation.
- Consultation and problem-solving
- Systemic and organisational development
- Staff wellbeing and workforce development
- Training and professional learning
- Inclusion and equity initiatives
- Individual assessment and intervention work
- Multi-agency collaboration across Education, Health and Care
The EPS also plays a central role in the development of Wakefield's Experts at Hand offer, helping schools strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people across the district.
- Play a key role in shaping and developing our service
- Deliver high-quality psychological support to schools, settings and families
- Work collaboratively alongside colleagues across Education, Health and Social Care
- Contribute to innovative projects and service developments
- Develop your professional interests and areas of expertise
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people every day
We are proud of our warm, collaborative and reflective culture. We recognise that thriving professionals deliver the best outcomes, which is why we are committed to supporting your wellbeing and professional growth.
- A highly supportive, friendly and experienced team
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- High-quality supervision and peer support
- Protected opportunities for CPD
- Opportunities to lead and contribute to service innovation
- A generous annual leave entitlement
- A culture that values creativity, inclusion and professional autonomy
- Qualified EPs
- Year 3 Trainee EPs who expect to qualify in the near future
Discover more about our service: Educational Psychology Service (mylocaloffer.org)
For an informal conversation about the role, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us on 01924 307403:
- David Mann, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist
- Angela Wright, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist
Join us in shaping better futures across Wakefield.
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
Why Wakefield
To find out more about the benefits of working at Wakefield Council, click here.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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