Senior Educational Psychologist

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a part-time Senior Educational Psychologist, where your compassion and creativity will enhance the lives of children and young people. In this dynamic role, you will lead a dedicated team of educational psychologists, promoting inclusive practices and fostering multi-agency collaboration. With opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements, you will be part of a supportive environment that values respect and kindness. Make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the natural beauty of Dorset.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supervision and support from peers

Good ICT facilities

Professional team environment

Respect and recognition from stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a qualified EP registered with HCPC.
• Supervisory experience in educational psychology services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality educational psychology services and promote inclusive practices.
• Lead and manage educational psychologists in the East and Purbeck areas.
• Build and maintain multi-agency networks to support service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in Educational Psychology

Inclusive Practices

Multi-agency Collaboration

Reflective Practice

Child-Centered Approach

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in Educational Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Senior Educational Psychologist (Part-Time)

Are you compassionate, creative, collaborative, and determined to improve outcomes for children and young people?

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Senior Educational Psychologist (EP) to join our highly regarded, friendly, and supportive team of EPs. We work for a local authority that values respect, curiosity, kindness, and openness. Are you interested in applying psychology in a multidisciplinary locality team working in partnership with other senior educational psychologists to lead the educational psychologists? The Educational Psychology Service is highly regarded by schools/settings, parents/carers, and provides a valued service across the Local Authority.

About Dorset Children's Services

‘Dorset Children Thrive’ is our locality model to deliver Children’s Services. It brings together services and support for children and families into four integrated locality teams. The teams include Family Help, Children’s Social Care, and Learning and Belonging. Educational psychologists are part of the Learning and Belonging strand within these multi-disciplinary teams.

Matrix management arrangements are in place, with each locality having a senior educational psychologist who is part of the local management team and the extended Children's Services Leadership Team.

Dorset EPs are creative, child-centred, and have excellent relationships with families, children, young people, education settings, social care, health colleagues, and each other.

What You'll Do

1. Work with senior colleagues to deliver high-quality educational psychology services and promote inclusive practices across East and Purbeck Localities.
2. Lead and manage the educational psychologists in the East and Purbeck areas, overseeing recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and performance management.
3. Build and maintain multi-agency networks and partnerships to support joint strategic planning and service delivery.
4. Manage workloads and develop relationships with SEN teams, professionals, and education staff.
5. Contribute to strategic planning for children with SEND and other groups, leading areas, and reporting to relevant boards.

We Are Seeking Applications From Educational Psychologists Who Are

• Able to place children and families at the centre of practice
• Passionate about supporting inclusion and improving outcomes
• Interested in applying psychology as a leadership tool
• Committed to developing EPs and colleagues
• Reflective practitioners focused on personal and team development
• Creative, flexible, positive, and solution-focused
• Effective within multidisciplinary teams
• Able to develop positive relationships with colleagues
• Proactive in sharing knowledge and skills

What You Will Get in Return

• Flexible working arrangements
• Solbury terms and conditions
• Supervision and support from peers and management
• A friendly, professional team
• Good ICT facilities
• Respect and recognition from stakeholders
• Opportunity to enjoy Dorset’s diverse environments and natural beauty

About You

Applicants should hold a postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate or Masters). A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified EP registered with HCPC is required, including some supervisory experience. An enhanced DBS check for adults and children is also necessary.