Maingrade Educational Psychologist - CMB2647e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is looking to recruit two Main Grade Educational Psychologists to join Cumberland's Psychology Service, supporting schools and settings across North and West Cumbria, including the Lake District. The service is high-performing, friendly, and values learning, peer support, and a strong community of practice.

Successful applicants will deliver high-quality advice, act as named EP for groups of schools, and uphold HCPC standards while collaborating with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Membership or registration with HCPC (or equivalent) and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work within a multi-agency environment and deliver evidence-based practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Enhance outcomes for children, schools, and families by applying psychology to promote inclusion and improve quality of life.
• Act as the named Educational Psychologist for a group of schools/settings, delivering high-quality, efficient services.
• Provide expert advice to support Cumberland Council's statutory commitments and priorities.
• Collaborate with other agencies and partners to ensure coordinated, integrated service delivery.
• Champion person-centred approaches to engage children, young people, and their families.
• Contribute to the development of Cumberland Psychological Service, including performance improvement initiatives and cross-team support.
• Maintain HCPC standards, engage in supervision and appraisal, and uphold professional development.
• Promote awareness of the service's achievements and foster community engagement.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Maingrade Educational Psychologist

Salary: £49,215 - £59,809 per annum

Soulbury A 3-8 plus up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cumberland-Wide (location to be agreed)

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking to recruit two Main Grade Educational Psychologists to join Cumberland's Psychology Service. The service provides support to schools and settings across North and West Cumbria, including the Lake District. We are a high-performing, friendly team that offers a balance of intellectual challenge, belonging, and camaraderie. We value opportunities to learn and develop together, supporting one another through regular peer support and working to build a strong community of practice.

The team provides salaried placements for Trainee EPs and Assistant EPs, as well as employing Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Officers to work alongside us.

We have excellent relationships with our schools and provide various flexible models of service delivery, including for example, consultative approaches. The team regularly contribute to whole school and systemic support, including ELSA training/supervision.

We are keen to hear from qualified or soon to be qualified colleagues who would appreciate the opportunity to share their ideas to enhance and develop our work.

These roles are available on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance outcomes for children, schools, and families by applying psychology to promote inclusion and improve quality of life.
• Act as the named Educational Psychologist for a group of schools/settings, delivering high-quality, efficient services.
• Provide expert advice to support Cumberland Council's statutory commitments and priorities.
• Collaborate with other agencies and partners to ensure coordinated, integrated service delivery.
• Champion person-centred approaches to engage children, young people, and their families.
• Contribute to the development of Cumberland Psychological Service, including performance improvement initiatives and cross-team support.
• Maintain HCPC standards, engage in supervision and appraisal, and uphold professional development.
• Promote awareness of the service's achievements and foster community engagement.

Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change and shape a better future for our communities. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:

Enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 18/09/2026
• Interview date: 28/09/2026