Senior Educational Psychologist

Surrey County Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Educational Psychologist to join their leadership team. This role involves delivering psychological services for children across the county, providing leadership to Educational Psychologists, and collaborating with multi-agency teams. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development, all aimed at making a significant difference in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

London Fringe Area allowance

Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance

Generous local government salary-related pension

Learning and development hub

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Hybrid working arrangements

Access to high-quality supervision and professional development

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in applying psychology in education and Local Authority settings.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Confidence in supporting colleagues and contributing to service development.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and supervision to a team of Educational Psychologists.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to schools.
• Collaborating with multi-agency teams to promote positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Evidence-informed practice

Education

Qualified Educational Psychologist, registered with the HCPC

Job description

• Salary: £65,432 - £69,399 per annum, pro-rata for part-time, plus up to 3 SPA points
• Category: Educational Psychology
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 21.60 hours per week
• Posted on: 7 October 2025

Description

"I move on, due to international relocation, with huge gratitude for my ten years with Surrey Educational Psychology Service. I feel lucky to have worked with some exceptional Educational Psychologists and within a supportive and dedicated team of Senior Educational Psychologists. The opportunities within the service have given me a distinct sense of purpose in my role which has remained a constant within the ever-changing landscape of Educational Psychology." Anna, Are Senior Educational Psychologist.

Are you an experienced and passionate Educational Psychologist ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Educational Psychologist to join our leadership team, delivering psychological services for children and young people across the county.

The position has a competitive salary of Soulbury Scale B: £65,432 - £69,399 per annum, pro-rata to £39,259 - £41,639 for 21.60 per week, with up to 3 SPA points. There is the option to make the role up to full-time hours with main grade EP work.

Our Offer to You

• London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum
• Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum
• 26 days' holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to lead innovative projects and influence policy
• Access to high-quality supervision and professional development
• A commitment to wellbeing and reflective practice
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join us. Our service sits within the newly formed Early Intervention and Prevention Service, working in close partnership with specialist Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, physical and sensory support teams, and wider agencies. Together, we're developing a Team Around the School approach - focusing on whole-school, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful culture and practice change.

We are proud to have recently expanded our traded offer whilst also retaining a core offer to settings with a focus on the meaningful inclusion of children and young people in their local community. We maintain strong links with the Educational Psychology training providers through Associate Tutor and Course Director roles.

Key responsibilities as a Senior Educational Psychologist include:

• Providing leadership and supervision to a team of Educational Psychologists
• Contributing to strategic planning and service development
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to schools, families, and settings
• Leading on specialist areas such as early years, Team Around the School and a Targeted offer for children and young people
• Collaborating with multi-agency teams to promote positive outcomes for children and young people

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• Qualified Educational Psychologist, registered with the HCPC
• Substantial experience in applying psychology in education and Local Authority settings
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Confidence in supporting colleagues and contributing to service development
• A collaborative, creative, and evidence-informed approach

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions:

• Please tell us about what motivates you to take on a senior role within Educational Psychology, and how do your values align with our commitment to inclusive practice and early intervention?
• Please describe your experience in leading or supervising Educational Psychologists or other professionals. How have you supported their development and ensuring high-quality service delivery?
• Please tell us about a time you contributed to strategic planning or service development within an education or local authority setting. What was your role, and what impact did your contribution have?
• Please describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with multi-agency teams to support children or young people. What approach did you take, and what were the outcomes?
• How do you ensure your practice is informed by evidence and current psychological research? Please give an example of how you've applied this in your work to promote positive outcomes.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26.10.2025 with interviews planned for the 4th and 5th November 2025.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Surrey.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal conversation, please contact our Principal Educational Psychologist Susan Harris by email [e-mail]

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.