Educational Psychology Lead & Strategic Practice

Nottingham City Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service (LEPS) is expanding its Leadership Team, offering an exciting opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to shape strategic direction and drive meaningful change within a vibrant service.

The post combines leadership, people management and applied psychological practice to achieve reach and impact across systems, schools and families. Flexible working is considered with a strong commitment to safeguarding and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in Psychology or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society requirements for graduate basis for registration. Professional postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology, and HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Significant experience as an Educational Psychologist in an LA environment, with expertise in applying psychological skills at child, group, and systems levels.
• Considerable experience of promoting the inclusion of children.
• Proven leadership experience, including project management and experience of applying skills knowledge and expertise leading to change and positive outcomes.
• The ability to work flexibly, decisively and independently, demonstrating a collaborative approach with the ability to develop successful partnerships.
• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and policy in relation to SEND and safeguarding, with the ability carry out all duties in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Evidence of successful training and disseminating information.

Responsibilities

• Lead on key areas of service development and delivery, including work driven by the SEND reforms and Families First Reforms.
• Work closely with the Principal Educational Psychologist and the EP Senior Leadership Team, supporting key decision making and representing LEPS in critical spaces within the LA, the Local Area Partnership and the East Midlands region.
• Line manage and supervise a team of Educational Psychologists, acting as a leader, role model and mentor within the service.
• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the service.
• Balance a caseload of applied work alongside team leadership, strategic projects and systems‑level activity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Educational Psychology

HCPC registration

Project management

Collaboration skills

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service (LEPS) is expanding its Leadership Team, offering an exciting opportunity for an Educational Psychologist to shape strategic direction and drive meaningful change within a vibrant service.

The post combines leadership, people management and applied psychological practice to achieve reach and impact across systems, schools and families. Flexible working is considered with a strong commitment to safeguarding and collaboration.