Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist

Stockton Virtual School is an expanding team of friendly, reflective practitioners from varying education backgrounds, who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through regular supervision, opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues. The post holder will have a detailed understanding of the needs of young people who have experienced aspects linked to relational attachment or developmental trauma. They will be committed to the use of relational based approaches to supporting children such as Emotion Coaching, Trauma-informed and solution orientated practice. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and will be practised in devising, developing, and delivering training material / coaching and psychological approaches linked to the latest research in the area of trauma responsive practice. They will also be a reflective practitioner familiar with action research and have the ability to carry out research for the Virtual School in accordance with their strategic objectives. In addition, the role will involve regular psychological case situation supervision to the Virtual School staff, developing and delivering training for the Virtual School staff, multi-agency consultation work for schools and complex problem-solving approaches such as Circle of Adults. This post may involve a small amount of selected statutory work or oversight of statutory work for the Virtual School head teacher. The role will involve close working with partners such as social work teams, LAC CAMHS, SEND and Inclusion and joint working / training to support foster carers. Offering support as required by the Virtual School Head Teacher is an integral part of this role. ?Applications are welcomed from experienced candidates who have a masters or doctorate level qualification in Educational Psychology and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC. You should be creative and forward thinking with the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm, and willingness to use psychological frameworks to facilitate positive change.

• Are you highly motivated, creative and resourceful, with a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Children in our Care?
• Do you want to use inclusive, evidenced-based applications of psychological approaches that promote positive outcomes for young people and reduce barriers to learning?
• Are you passionate about supporting and educating staff around Attachment and Trauma based practice to make a difference for Children in our Care?
  
  Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
This post is full time, 37 hours per week, however we welcome applications from those seeking part time hours which can be discussed further should you be successful. We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
• A competitive salary.
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that's not all - you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.