AddressAbout the role
The Educational and Child Psychology Service are pleased to offer the opportunity to train to become a qualified educational and Child Psychologist. You will be required to undertake a three-year doctoral training programme on the University of Nottinghams Applied Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DAppEdPsy). An application to the University of Nottingham must be completed alongside this application, please click here to find out more. We have also attached a guidance document which goes through the application steps.
The first year of the training will require full-time attendance at the University of Nottingham, including placements in the Nottingham area. Some duties will be required for the Department outside of term-time. A placement on the Isle of Man will be provided in the second and third years of the training course, with blocks of university attendance throughout the academic year.
A workplace that invests in you
A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and all Manx and U.K. bank holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
Ability to take an unpaid career break after 3 years service.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
This is a limited term appointment for the duration of the 3-year training course, progressing to a permanent contract as a maingrade Educational Child Psychologist upon successful completion of the course and registration with the HCPC.
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Andrea.AsbridgeHeard@gov.im.
We want you to get the best out of your application, so we recommend reading our Important Guidance Notes for Applicants before applying to learn about our recruitment process.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
