Bedford Borough Council
Educational Psychologist
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Bedford Borough Educational Psychology Service is growing.
As part of our ambitious Experts at Hand programme, we are expanding our team and looking for Educational Psychologists who want to make a meaningful difference to children, young people, families, and schools.
We are proud of the strong relationships we have built with our schools and the high level of demand for our service. 97% of our schools actively choose to buy additional Educational Psychology support because they value our work, our psychological approach, and the impact we have on outcomes for children and young people.
Alongside statutory responsibilities, our Educational Psychologists are actively involved in consultation, training, organisational development, research, and strategic SEND projects. This creates opportunities to apply psychology at individual, group, systemic, and strategic levels.
Whether you are a newly qualified Educational Psychologist looking for a supportive environment in which to develop your practice, an experienced EP seeking a fresh challenge, or an Associate EP interested in flexible work opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
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We Offer
- Soulbury A3–A11 with up to 3 SPA points
- Permanent contracts linked to our growing Experts at Hand programme
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Regular supervision and peer support
- Opportunities to contribute to training, research, and service development
- A balanced workload across statutory and non-statutory work
- Continuing Professional Development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
To Join Us, You Will
- Hold a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology
- Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or be eligible for registration before taking up post
- Be committed to improving outcomes for children and young people
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Be able to work collaboratively with schools, families, and multi-agency partners
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Application Details
- Closing Date: 24th September 2026
- Interview date: 5th & 9th October 2026
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some yes/no questions. Please ensure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role, the job profile below shows the essential selection criteria.
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