Principal Educational Psychologist

5 months ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom Stockton Council Full time
Further Information Are you an experienced Educational Psychologist ready for a new challenge? Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with other services and agencies to provide better outcomes for our children, young people and families? Are you an inspiring leader with a proven track-record of achieving service targets?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Educational Psychologist to join our Education, Inclusion and Achievement Service at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Our SEND Service is committed to rebuilding a strengthened Educational Psychology Service within Stockton-on-Tees to support early intervention, consultation and support for all children and young people with SEND within the borough.

We strive to create inclusive, supportive and nurturing environments in our schools and community settings. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families we serve.

In this role, you will: Lead and manage the team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to children, families and schools Provide strategic direction and vision for the service, aligning with the Council’s policies and objectives Conduct psychologist assessment and interventions, offering advice to educational settings Invest in multi-agency collaboration in line with the strategic vision in Stockton-on-Tees Promote evidence-based practice to contribute to the development of policies and procedures
You will receive excellent support from the Assistant Director for Education, Inclusion & Achievement and join a welcoming, supportive senior management team.

We are keen to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience: A relevant qualification at graduate/post graduate level. HCPC registration Significant experience as a practicing Senior EP or Main scale EP within a Local Authority Management or leadership experience The ability to create and develop strong working links with strategic partners and stakeholders Extensive knowledge of Educational Psychology standard and practice requirements including guidance, policy, legislation and current best practice Detailed knowledge of SEND legislation and practices associated with Educational Psychologists and the Local Authority
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including: A competitive salary starting at £63,836 Flexible Working arrangements – working across locations in Stockton and the ability to work some of your time from home. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.


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