Specialist Educational Psychologist (Strategic Lead SEMH)

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council are inviting applications for a Specialist Educational Psychologist (SEMH) to join the Experts at Hand programme within the Educational Psychology Service. The role blends specialist practice with strategic leadership to promote wellbeing, attendance, belonging and positive outcomes in schools and settings.

You will lead SEMH practice development, provide expert consultation and work with partners across education, health and care to strengthen inclusion and

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and social justice.
• Excellent consultation and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to apply psychology at individual, group and organisational levels.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of evidence-informed SEMH practice across schools, settings and services.
• Provide specialist consultation, advice and intervention for children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Work collaboratively with schools, settings, Assistant Educational Psychologists and partner agencies to strengthen inclusion and build capacity.
• Contribute to strategic SEND developments and county-wide improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inclusion

Wellbeing

Social justice

Consultation

Partnership-working

Education

HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist

Job description

Salary or Hourly Rate

Scale A point 2-7 with an additional increment for the role (and up to 3 SPA points)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration (Months)

12

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Meadow House, Mansfield. NG18 2TB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Specialist Educational Psychologist SEMH JDPS.pdf – 163KB Opens in a new window

Number of posts

1

Interview date

20 October 2026

Closing Date

04 October 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing, attendance, inclusion and life chances of children and young people?

Nottinghamshire Educational Psychology Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Educational Psychologist (SEMH) to join our innovative Experts at Hand programme. This exciting role combines specialist educational psychology practice with strategic leadership, helping schools, settings and services to develop inclusive, psychologically informed approaches that promote wellbeing, attendance, belonging and positive outcomes.

About The Role

You will:

• Lead the development of evidence-informed SEMH practice across schools, settings and services.
• Provide specialist consultation, advice and intervention for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Work collaboratively with schools, settings, Assistant Educational Psychologists and partner agencies to strengthen inclusion and build capacity.
• Contribute to strategic SEND developments and county-wide improvement initiatives.

Role Dimensions

• Work closely with a range of education, health and care partners.
• Maintain strong links with the Educational Psychology Service.
• Benefit from ongoing professional supervision, peer support and CPD opportunities.
• Lead and influence practice while remaining connected to the wider EP profession.
• Help shape the future direction of SEND inclusion across the county.

About You

You will be an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist (or expecting registration shortly) with:

• A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and social justice.
• Excellent consultation and partnership-working skills.
• The ability to apply psychology at individual, group and organisational levels.
• A passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape SEMH practice across Nottinghamshire and play a key role in an ambitious SEND reform programme focused on early intervention, inclusion and improved outcomes for children and young people

Join us and help create educational communities where every child feels safe, connected, included and able to thrive.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.