Senior Educational Psychologist

Medirest Signature; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Medirest Signature as a Senior Educational Psychologist, where you will lead innovative change in the public sector. Collaborate with a thriving team to impact lives positively and enhance educational outcomes throughout Suffolk. This permanent role offers flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, making it a great opportunity for passionate educational leaders.

Benefits

Local Government or NHS pension

Generous relocation package

Essential car user allowance

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and HCPC registered.
• Experience in psychological services and systemic guidance.
• Ability to inspire and support team through supervision.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen integrated community model through strategic partnerships.
• Lead early intervention efforts across Inclusion Services.
• Champion specialist area within your senior portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Psychology Application

Education

HCPC registered qualification

Job description

• Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU or Ipswich IP1 2BX
• £63,394 - £66,748 per annum (pro rata for part time) Plus 3 SPA points, point 1 awarded after one year and point 2 after two years
• 37 hours per week - flexible working options available
• Permanent

Are you motivated and ready to lead public sector change?

Suffolk County Council seeks a visionary Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP) to join a thriving leadership team. In this role within the pioneering Psychology and Therapeutic Services, you will collaborate to transform systems and positively impact children, families, and education across Suffolk.

For more information about our work please visit: Psychology and Therapeutic Services (suffolk.gov.uk)

Why Join Us:

• People-first innovation: Help shape a values-led, inclusive culture that prioritises wellbeing, while creatively influencing joint initiatives across education, health, and care
• Collaborative leadership: Be part of a strategic, supportive team where your voice matters. You will work collectively with colleagues across Inclusion Services to foster positive, sustainable change
• Empowering environment: Lead with compassion and collaboration. Inspire growth and nurture a workplace where everyone feels valued, connected, and able to thriv.
• Meaningful impact: Take on a dynamic role rooted in community and relational practice. Apply psychology strategically to strengthen local systems and enhance inclusion through collective action
• Investing in you: Access robust professional development designed to support your growth and development (including generous CPD, regular supervision, and HCPC fee reimbursement).

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of our Psychology and Therapeutic Services Leadership Team, you will:

• strengthen our integrated community model through strategic partnerships
• inspire and support your team via supervision, innovation, and systemic thinking
• lead early intervention efforts through joint initiatives across Inclusion Services
• champion a specialist area within your senior portfolio
• shape and develop our core, commissioned and traded services
• improve outcomes by enhancing Quality Assurance systems.

You must be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx)

Additional benefits include:

• the offer of LG (Local Government) or NHS pension, subject to meeting the current requirements
• a generous relocation package
• essential car user allowance, access to a car leasing and / or cycle to work scheme
• dedicated business support team
• flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
• staff networks that are open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

For more information:

Please contact Claire Darwin, Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP), by emailing [e-mail] or Holly Robertson, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist (DPEP EPS) by emailing [e-mail]

We are also currently recruiting for Educational Psychologists in our service, click here

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a tailored CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail]

Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 July 2025

Interview date: 15 or 17 July 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.