Principal Educational Psychologist & Head of Inclusion Support Services

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent council is seeking a Principal Educational Psychologist to head their Inclusion Support Services. This permanent role involves leading strategic initiatives and supporting various teams to enhance educational outcomes for Children and Young People with SEND, providing an exciting opportunity for experienced psychologists.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ambition, drive and knowledge to enhance service development.
• Leadership experience in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative work with partners and schools.
• Shape local practice to drive inclusion.
• Develop the traded service alongside statutory work.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Development

Education

Educational Psychology qualification

Job description

Job Title: Principal Educational Psychologist and Head of Inclusion Support Services
Salary:£69,399 to £73,412 per annum, plus up to 3 SPA points
37 Hours per Week
Location:Countywide
Team:All Age Disability Services
Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills who is ready to step up into a Principal Educational Psychologist role. You will be responsible for supporting Educational Psychologists, Complex Communications Team, Early Years Area SENDCOs, Hearing and Visual impairment service and wider team members. You will lead on the strategic development of identified areas of practice.

About the Role;
Our Educational Psychology and Inclusion Support Services team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings.In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance of statutory and traded work across preventative and statutory duties.We need someone who has the ambition, drive and knowledge to make a difference, to expand and influence further service developments to enhance the educational journey of those Children and Young People with SEND.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver a varied mix of innovative work with partners, statutory work, and a traded offer to schools.
• Shape local practice, working in partnership with schools and partners to drive inclusion and improve SEND practice.
• Develop the traded service alongside our statutory work.

For further information please contact:Daniela Carson Assistant Director All Age Disability Services [e-mail]

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 23rd July 2025

Anticipated Interview Date:week commencing 4th August 2025

Attached documents
Principal Educational Psychologist JD PS.pdf