Strategic Lead Educational Psychologist (Citywide, Part-Time, Flexible)

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council Educational Psychology Service is seeking a Depute Principal Educational Psychologist to lead a locality team of Educational Psychologists and deliver high‑quality services to learning communities. The role requires strategic leadership, alignment with Health and Care Professions standards, and the ability to translate city priorities into practice.

PVG checks and safeguarding duties are part of the pre‑employment process.

Qualifications

• Registered Educational Psychologist with leadership experience.
• Willing to join PVG Scheme and meet safeguarding checks.
• Ability to lead locality teams and translate priorities into practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a locality team of Educational Psychologists delivering a high-quality service.
• Ensure Health and Care Professions standards are met.
• Translate service and national priorities into local practice.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council Educational Psychology Service is seeking a Depute Principal Educational Psychologist to lead a locality team of Educational Psychologists and deliver high‑quality services to learning communities. The role requires strategic leadership, alignment with Health and Care Professions standards, and the ability to translate city priorities into practice.

PVG checks and safeguarding duties are part of the pre‑employment process.