Principal Educational Psychologist

i-Jobs; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Educational Psychologist to manage and enhance psychological support for children. You will lead a team, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with schools and parents to promote well-being and educational development. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational psychology and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with valid registration.
• Experience in leadership or management roles.
• Strong understanding of SEND policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the educational psychology service.
• Develop strategic plans to enhance educational psychology services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote well-being.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Understanding educational policies

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Principal Educational Psychologist

Location: 1 Trinity Place, Bootle, L20 3SX

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 91.83 per hour

Job Ref: OR13057

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the educational psychology service, ensuring high-quality psychological support is provided to children, young people, and educational settings.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the effectiveness and reach of educational psychology services across the region.
• Collaborate with schools, parents, and other stakeholders to promote the well-being and educational development of children and young people.
• Provide guidance and supervision to a team of educational psychologists, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and excellence.
• Conduct assessments and interventions to address the educational and psychological needs of students, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Advocate for inclusive education practices and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that support diverse learning needs.

Person Specification

• Qualified Educational Psychologist with a valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Extensive experience in educational psychology, including leadership or management roles.
• Strong understanding of current educational policies, practices, and legislation related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven track record of strategic planning and service development in an educational context.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within educational settings.

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