Principal Educational Psychologist

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting for a Principal Educational Psychologist to lead the delivery of educational psychology services. This role involves strategic leadership, managing a skilled team, and influencing policy to improve outcomes for children and families.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary on the Soulbury Scale 8-14

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Access to continuous professional development

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Senior or Main Scale EP.
• Deep understanding of SEND legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a skilled team of Educational Psychologists.
• Oversee and develop high-impact traded service.
• Contribute to SEND policy development and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative practice

Education

Recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Are you an experienced and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist seeking to take the next step in your career?



Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are delighted to be recruiting for a dedicatedPrincipal Educational Psychologistto lead and shape the delivery of high-quality educational psychology services across the borough.



About the Role



As Principal Educational Psychologist, you will play a key strategic and operational leadership role within our Education, Inclusion and Achievement service. You will lead a team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs, ensuring that our services deliver effective, timely, and inclusive support to schools, children, families, and other professionals.



You will also contribute to borough-wide SEND improvement initiatives and work closely with other leaders to influence policy, drive innovation and secure positive outcomes for children and young people across Stockton-on-Tees.



This is an exciting time to join the service, which has been without a Principal Educational Psychologist for several years. As such, this is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the service into a new chapter—strengthening its direction, culture, and impact on the lives of children, families, and professionals across the borough.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a skilled team of Educational Psychologists and support staff.


• Oversee and develop a sustainable, high-impact traded service.


• Ensure professional standards and quality of delivery meet statutory and ethical requirements (HCPC & BPS).


• Provide clinical supervision, drive CPD, and support induction of new staff.


• Lead and contribute to SEND policy development and strategic planning.


• Undertake complex casework where appropriate, including assessment and advice.


• Build strong multi-agency partnerships across health, care, education and the voluntary sector.

About You



You’ll bring a proven track record as a Senior or Main Scale EP with at least 5 years’ experience. You’re confident leading teams, influencing strategy, and delivering services that improve outcomes for children and young people.



We are looking for a practitioner with:

• HCPC registrationand a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.


• Deep understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive education, and best practice in EP services.


• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.


• Experience managing budgets, traded services and supervising professional teams.


• A passion for collaborative, child-centred practice and driving system-wide improvement.

What Stockton-on-Tees Offer

• A dynamic and supportive working environment within a forward-thinking local authority.


• Competitive salary on the Soulbury Scale 8–14 (plus 3 SPA points).


• Generous leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities.


• Access to continuous professional development and supervision.


• A chance to influence and shape educational psychology provision in a high-performing team.

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