Job Description

Park School

Oxfordshire

Salary:

24,375 DOE

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

19 August 2025

Job overview

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?*

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Assistant Psychologist

Location: Park School - Oxfordshire OX7 5QH

Salary: 24,375 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-17.00pm

Contract: Fixed Term - 28.08.2026

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

About the role

Does joining an evidence-based provision where quality and Neuro affirming best practice is delivered, if so, we are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our clinical team. This exciting role will involve working under the supervision of a psychologist to carry out tasks that will involve group work, 1:1 work, research, audit and evaluation.


Our well-established teams within OFG, maintain a nurturing and supportive environment where the pupils in our care can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.


When it comes to looking after the people in our care we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for an Assistant Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location:

Park School - Oxfordshire OX7 5QH

Park School

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.


We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.


Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.


For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Undergraduate degree in psychology is essential, master's degree in psychology is desired Relevant experience of working with children and young people First-hand experience of a range of research methods First-hand experience of quantitative and qualitative research, including different methods of data collection, research designs, analysis and final report writing Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching and/or supporting of other health professionals Experience or knowledge of relevant client group (service specific) Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

What's in it for you?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why we provide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your work life but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can be and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

An extra day's holiday for a special day of your choice (birthday, child's first day at school etc.) Professional support network Contributory Pension Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance We offer a flexible benefits scheme which allows you to adjust your benefits to suit your circumstances. + You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

For further information on this role please refer the and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Vacancy ID: 285207

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Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

About

Park School

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Park School

Southcombe, Oxford, Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5QH
United Kingdom

+44 1608 644 621

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for children with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.



We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.



We offer an education which exposes pupils' to a broad, balanced, differentiated and relevant curriculum, presents them with challenges in which creativity is fostered and which is based on the essential elements of the National Curriculum.

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