Principal Educational Psychologist
Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Permanent | South Essex | Hybrid Working
Soulbury Scale B Points 12–15 (£72,999 - £77,184)
Plus access to up to 3 additional SPA points (£78,591 - £81,425)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategic Principal Educational Psychologist to lead and shape a high-performing Educational Psychology Service within a forward-thinking local authority in South Essex.
About the role
- Lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of the Educational Psychology Service.
- Drive high-quality, evidence-based psychological practice across schools, settings, and wider services.
- Ensure effective delivery of statutory SEND responsibilities and psychological advice.
- Provide expert leadership on inclusion, mental health, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
- Develop and support a skilled Educational Psychology workforce through supervision, induction, coaching, and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with senior leaders and multi-agency partners to influence system-wide improvement and integrated working.
- A recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Significant local authority Educational Psychology experience.
- Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory processes, safeguarding responsibilities, and the strategic frameworks that underpin effective service delivery.
- Experience of leading Educational Psychology services or senior teams, including performance management, quality assurance, and service development.
- A strong track record of partnership working across education, health, and social care and the ability to influence strategic decision-making at a senior level.
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
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