Educational Psychologist - Department Of Education

Public Appointments Service

Dublin

Educational Psychologist - Department of Education  The Department of Education National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) is seeking to recruit Educational Psychologists.  NEPS provides a comprehensive, school-based educational psychological service to all primary and post-primary schools through the application of psychological theory and practice to support the wellbeing and the academic, social and emotional development of all learners.  NEPS has particular regard for children with special educational needs and those at risk of educational disadvantage.  Educational Psychologists work with schools offering a psychological service for individual students and support and develop the provision of applied psychology services for teachers and school communities. Successful candidate(s) will have knowledge and expertise in areas of psychology as applied to the needs of the education system, with particular reference to inclusion and participation, wellbeing/social and emotional competence, special education, critical incident response and systems research.   Vacancies currently exist in Blanchardstown, Clonmel, Cork, Drogheda, Dublin City Centre, Naas, Navan and Waterford. A panel will be formed from which vacancies may be filled in Regional Locations. Closing date:  Thursday 1st July 2021. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. For more information and how to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/RI_Ad_EdPsych  .

1039 days ago