Lead Educational Psychologist – Inclusion & Systemic Practice

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council seeks a Principal Educational Psychologist to lead the Educational Psychology Service, providing strategic, professional and operational leadership across the SEND system.

You will oversee psychological advice, assessment, intervention, training and research, while championing inclusive practice and ensuring a child-centred, equitable service for children and families.

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience leading Educational Psychology Services.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Coventry's Educational Psychology Service and provide strategic, professional and operational leadership.
• Oversee psychological advice, consultation, assessment, intervention, training and research while setting service priorities.
• Champion inclusive practice across the SEND system and support a child-centred service.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational psychology expertise

Partnership working

Education

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Coventry City Council seeks a Principal Educational Psychologist to lead the Educational Psychology Service, providing strategic, professional and operational leadership across the SEND system.

You will oversee psychological advice, assessment, intervention, training and research, while championing inclusive practice and ensuring a child-centred, equitable service for children and families.