Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Education and Lifelong Learning
Educational Psychology Assistant Programme Director (EDI & Service-User Involvement) (0.4 FTE)
Ref: ATS1261
Salary will be up to £27,604 per annum (pro rata to £69,010 per annum).
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join the successful School of Education and Lifelong Learning at UEA (https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-education-and-lifelong-learning). The Doctorate in Educational Psychology is embarking on an exciting period of growth, and to support this development, we are expanding the well-established and supportive programme tutor team to include two Assistant Programme Director roles.
We are seeking to appoint Educational Psychologists, with experience of contributing to professional training, to assist in the delivery of the Doctorate in Educational Psychology (EdPsyD). For this role, you will take the lead on a specific programme area (EDI & service-user involvement), deliver teaching, liaise with placement providers and regional employers, supervise and support the pastoral care of trainees on the programme.
You will also work closely with the Programme Directors, deputising as appropriate, and supporting the programme in ensuring compliance with HCPC Approval and BPS Accreditation criteria. You will maintain and further develop relationships with external stakeholders and work closely with academic colleagues, local partners and the Postgraduate Research Service.
You must have a professional qualification in educational psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society Division of Educational and Child Psychology, be registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner (Educational) Psychologist and be able to satisfy all the essential criteria detailed in the person specification detailed in the candidate brochure.
This role is being advertised alongside Educational Psychology Assistant Programme Director (TEP Wellbeing & Fitness to Practise). Applicants are able to apply to one or both posts.
This post is available from 1 August 2024, on a part-time (0.4 FTE) indefinite basis.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for these roles if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We strongly encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority backgrounds and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 7 July 2024
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