Maingrade Educational Psychologist

WMJobs; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council seeks three Maingrade Educational Psychologists to join a dynamic, supportive team delivering expert educational psychology services across schools and communities. You will work within a strengths-based, solution-focused framework, contributing to inclusion, wellbeing and systemic change while collaborating with partners.

The post offers flexible hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and a strong leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (or pending on doctoral completion).
• Experience in Educational Psychology within schools and community settings.
• Ability to contribute to system-wide change through consultation and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible consultation, early intervention, and systems change within schools and communities.
• Engage in professional development, coaching and workforce development activities.
• Collaborate with Health, Social Care and voluntary sector partners to support inclusion and wellbeing.

Skills

Systemic practice

Consultation with schools

Collaboration

Child development

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology

HCPC registration

Tools

None

Job description

Telford & Wrekin Council,

Post: Maingrade Educational Psychologist

37 hours per week

Soulbury A (5-10) plus 3 SPAs (permanent contract)

In the context of exciting developments around our innovative Experts at Hand offer, we are delighted to be recruiting three Maingrade Educational Psychologists to join Telford & Wrekin's dynamic, friendly and supportive team. Our locality based collaborative service delivery model is increasingly recognised as leading-edge practice, attracting interest from colleagues and services beyond the local authority, and placing Educational Psychology at the heart of systemic support for children, young people, families and schools.

Successful candidates will be joining a creative and highly skilled team that is highly valued by schools, families and strategic partners across the borough. Educational Psychologists work alongside schools and wider services to provide accessible consultation, early intervention, workforce development and systems change. We are proud that our approach is increasingly viewed as an exemplar of how Educational Psychology can contribute strategically to inclusion, belonging and improved outcomes for children and young people.

Our team operates within the framework of a consultation model with an emphasis on solution-focused, person-centred and strengths-based practice. Alongside our well-established consultation model, we continue to extend Educational Psychology into community settings through strong partnerships with Health, Social Care and the voluntary sector. Our award-winning collaboration with Parents Opening Doors, our leadership of ELSA, and our commitment to whole-school wellbeing through the Charter Mark demonstrate our belief that sustainable change is achieved through relationships, collaboration and systemic working.

Experts at Hand in Telford & Wrekin is shaping up to be a creative and evolving offer that places psychology directly within schools and communities. Within our broader service delivery model, EPs have opportunities to contribute to consultation, coaching, workforce development, organisational change, inclusion initiatives and innovative projects that support children and young people to thrive. Alongside our traded commissions, this will enable Telford & Wrekin EPs to continue to build upon established meaningful relationships with school staff, families and partner agencies, applying psychology proactively and systemically rather than solely through statutory processes.

You will benefit from a supportive senior leadership team committed to promoting the wellbeing of staff and work-life balance, ongoing training and development, and practising in ways that are equitable, anti-racist, neuro-affirming and culturally responsive. We have strong links with local Doctoral training courses and are committed to supporting Trainee Educational Psychologists on placement.

We would love to hear from candidates who relish applying psychology creatively in a range of settings and are committed to improving the educational and wellbeing outcomes for the children and young people in Telford & Wrekin. We welcome applications from both experienced Educational Psychologists and Trainee Educational Psychologists expecting to qualify in September 2026 and September 2027.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist (or pending on completion of the doctoral training).
• Enjoy working creatively and systemically, recognising the value of preventative and early intervention approaches alongside individual casework.
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of our innovative Experts at Hand offer and helping shape the future direction of Educational Psychology practice within the borough.
• Demonstrate commitment to promoting inclusion through your work with children, families, schools and other professionals.
• Work well in collaboration with the wider EP team, embracing consultation as our main approach to service delivery.

In return, we offer:

• A strong and highly regarded EPS which provides opportunities for varied types of work.
• Outstanding team support.
• A well-balanced approach to office and home working, allowing flexibility alongside extensive opportunity for relationship building and peer supervision and support.
• A Council whose Children’s Services were graded Outstanding in the most recent Ofsted Inspection.
• The opportunity to work within a nationally distinctive and developing Experts at Hand model that is helping to shape innovative Educational Psychology practice.
• Time and encouragement to contribute to strategic developments, service innovation, research and evaluation activities.
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests whilst contributing to a broad and varied portfolio of work across schools, communities and multi-agency partnerships.
• A rich range of continuous professional development opportunities, informed by the aspirations of the team.
• Regular one-to-one supervision, and opportunities for case discussion and peer support (including an enhanced supervision and induction programme for newly qualified EPs).
• A culture that prioritises a healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements, forward-thinking IT solutions and well-managed workloads.
• The opportunity to participate in service development and transformation in a rapidly changing environment.
• Generous local government pension.
• Expenses including travel and HCPC registration fees.

This is an exciting time to join Telford & Wrekin Educational Psychology Service. As our highly successful traded relationships with education settings grows and shape the Experts at Hand offer, we are looking for colleagues who share our passion for creative, relational and systemic practice. Whether you are an experienced EP or newly qualified, you will have the opportunity to contribute an innovative service that is influencing local and wider developments in EP practice whilst continuing to grow your own professional interests and expertise.

For informal enquiries, please contact Co-Principal EPs Dr Meryl Newton [e-mail] or Dr Jane Park [e-mail]

Interview date: 29/09/2026.

We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package - starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

Maingrade EP JDPS July 2026.pdf