Principal Educational Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Educational Psychologist to lead a dedicated team in Stockton-on-Tees. This role promises a rewarding opportunity to enhance the lives of children and families through strategic direction and high-quality psychological services. With a focus on collaboration and evidence-based practices, you will be instrumental in shaping educational policies and ensuring compliance with SEND legislation. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

27 Days Annual Leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Learning & Development Opportunities

Car Lease Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Physiotherapy Services

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Significant experience as a Senior Educational Psychologist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs.
• Conduct assessments and provide advice to educational settings.

Skills

Educational Psychology

Leadership

Multi-agency Collaboration

SEND Legislation Knowledge

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate Qualification

Job description

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Location: Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Further Information

• Are you an experienced Educational Psychologist ready for a new challenge?
• Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with other services and agencies to provide better outcomes for children, young people, and families?
• Are you an inspiring leader with a proven track record of achieving service targets?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Educational Psychologist to join our Education, Inclusion and Achievement Service at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

Our SEND Service is committed to rebuilding a strengthened Educational Psychology Service within Stockton-on-Tees to support early intervention, consultation, and support for all children and young people with SEND within the borough.

We strive to create inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environments in our schools and community settings. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families we serve.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to children, families, and schools
• Provide strategic direction and vision for the service, aligning with the Council’s policies and objectives
• Conduct psychologist assessments and interventions, offering advice to educational settings
• Invest in multi-agency collaboration in line with the strategic vision in Stockton-on-Tees
• Promote evidence-based practice to contribute to the development of policies and procedures

You will receive excellent support from the Assistant Director for Education, Inclusion & Achievement and join a welcoming, supportive senior management team.

We are keen to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• A relevant qualification at graduate/postgraduate level.
• HCPC registration
• Significant experience as a practicing Senior EP or Main scale EP within a Local Authority
• Management or leadership experience
• The ability to create and develop strong working links with strategic partners and stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge of Educational Psychology standards and practice requirements including guidance, policy, legislation, and current best practices
• Detailed knowledge of SEND legislation and practices associated with Educational Psychologists and the Local Authority

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary starting at £63,836
• Flexible Working arrangements – working across locations in Stockton and the ability to work some of your time from home.
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme, and physiotherapy services.