Educational Psychologist: Inclusion & Strategy Leader

Barnsley; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 35 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Flexi-time

Excellent Local Government Pension

Car lease scheme

Job summary

Barnsley Council's Educational, Child and Community Psychology Service (BECCPS) is seeking an Educational Psychologist to lead inclusion and SEND priorities.

The role focuses on direct work with children and schools, influencing whole-school practice and system change while delivering training and consultancy.

Salary £53,233–£63,943 with up to 3 SPA points, enhanced DBS, and flexible, hybrid working. Closing date 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Travel to schools and community settings across the borough.
• Deliver person-centred consultation and assessment work.
• Influence inclusive practice at system level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person centred consultation and assessment work.
• Shape local authority SEND developments and strategic priorities.
• Lead and contribute to task-and-finish groups.
• Deliver whole-school and centralised training.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across services and disciplines.
• Influence inclusive practice at individual, whole school and system levels.
• Develop specialist interests and areas of expertise.

Skills

Travel to schools

Education

HCPC registered

Qualified Educational Psychologist

Job description

Barnsley Council's Educational, Child and Community Psychology Service (BECCPS) is seeking an Educational Psychologist to lead inclusion and SEND priorities.

The role focuses on direct work with children and schools, influencing whole-school practice and system change while delivering training and consultancy.

Salary £53,233–£63,943 with up to 3 SPA points, enhanced DBS, and flexible, hybrid working. Closing date 16 October 2026.