Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist

Overview

In this role you will provide strategic leadership within the Educational Psychology Service, delivering specialist support through a designated area. You will help shape innovative service models and partnerships with schools, communities, and partner agencies. The role emphasizes relational, solution-focused practice and aims to extend reach through the Experts At Hand approach. You will work to translate strategy into practice, promoting inclusive, evidence-informed support that improves outcomes for children and families. A clear hook is the opportunity to influence system-wide practice in a growth-focused, collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• hybrid working model
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities
• supervision and induction for new EPs
• expenses including travel and HCPC registration fees

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic delivery of Educational Psychology Services in a designated specialism
• Develop and implement innovative service models (e.g., Experts At Hand) and ensure quality delivery
• Contribute to service-wide strategic leadership and transformation initiatives
• Represent the service and promote applied psychology in the specialist area
• Collaborate with schools, families, and partners to extend reach and sustainability
• Oversee quality assurance, evaluation, and continuous improvement of delivery models
• Translate strategic priorities into practice and support system-wide developments
• Support schools and communities to develop good practice in the specialist area

Key requirements

• HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
• Ability to translate strategic vision into operational practice
• Experience leading service developments and evaluating models
• Commitment to inclusion and collaborative working with children, families, schools and professionals
• Ability to influence wider systems and lead major initiatives
• Strong collaboration skills within a team and with external partners

• collaboration
• leadership
• communication
• consultation model
• solution-focused and person-centred practice
• evidence-informed service development

…