Educational Psychologist

Thurrock Council

1 month ago

Thurrock, United Kingdom — Hybrid£45,586 - £55,974Full TimePsychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Thurrock Council as a Educational Psychologist in United States. Job Title: Educational Psychologist (2 posts) Salary: £45,586 - £55,974 (including up to 3 SPA points) per annum (pro rata where part-time). Grade: Soulbury A2 - 7 plus up to 3 SPA points Fringe Allowance: £939 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 1 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 22.

Key Responsibilities

You will also participate in providing a traded service to schools and academies through a Consultation First model.

DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post.

In return we offer: Support, respect and full inclusion within our well-established and highly regarded EP service.

Requirements

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Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £45,586 - £55,974

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Flexible scheduling available.

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Key Skills

Educational PsychologyStatutory DutiesCollaborationSolution-Focused ApproachInclusionDiversityContinuous ImprovementPerson-Centred ServicesConsultation First ModelResearchProject WorkSupervisionCase DiscussionPeer SupportService DevelopmentTransformation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Educational Psychologist at Thurrock Council a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Thurrock Council is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Thurrock Council lists compensation for this psychologist position at $46k to $56k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($46k–$56k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Educational Psychology, Statutory Duties, Collaboration, Solution-Focused Approach, Inclusion, Diversity, Continuous Improvement, Person-Centred Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves working with children and young people from pre-school to post-16, providing crucial support to vulnerable residents through collaboration with teams like the Virtual School and Youth Justice Service, while also undertaking a range of statutory duties. Additionally, the psychologis...

Benefits package: Fringe Allowance (£939), Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Support, Staff Discounts, Local Offers, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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