School Psychologist

Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist - School Setting

Location: Cranborne, Dorset

Salary:  £49,649 - £67,891

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Full time, permanent

About us:

Our School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50 acre campus – it is a truly spectacular place to work. The staff pull together to achieve a common goal of empowering their young people through learning, they strive to exceed expectations wherever possible.

We believe in giving young people the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, an excellent level of individual support and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support students with a range of additional learning needs to create and meet their own goals.

With an established MDT on site, including Psychology, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and dedicated therapy spaces, we offer the opportunity for professional development, multidisciplinary and multi-agency working as well as to be part of an innovative service that values new ideas and strives to excel in clinical practice.

The main purpose of the role:

As a Clinical Psychologist, you'll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance.

Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools, designing, and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions, and contributing to the development of staff training programmes. You'll also work closely with external professionals, supervise Assistant Psychologists, and have the opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This really is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, using your skills to help shape brighter, more independent futures for young people, and playing a key role in supporting their journey into adulthood.

Successful candidate qualities:

• Experience working with young people with autism and ages 11-16
• Doctorate-level clinical qualification in Psychology.
• Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs.
• Develop positive professional relationships with young people, parents, families and colleagues.
• Promote attitudes that value young people with Special Educational Needs as individuals with a right to be treated with respect.

How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Chantelle at chantelle.seaby@teachingpersonnel.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.