Senior Educational Psychologist
Senior Educational Psychologist
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU or Ipswich IP1 2BX
- 63394 - 66748 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 dynamic 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 renowned Educational Psychology Service you will collaborate to transform systems and positively impact children families and education across Suffolk.
For more information about our work please visit:
Why Join Us:
- Innovation at the Core: Help progress our values-based practice through creative practice - influencing initiatives across education health and care.
- Collaborative Culture: Work strategically within our leadership team driving positive sustainable change.
- Leadership Opportunity: Inspire motivate and support colleagues in achieving their career aspirations.
- Varied and Rewarding: Embrace an evolving community-based role applying psychology at a systems level.
- Professional Development: Benefit from HCPC reimbursement generous CPD supervision and support to harness your leadership goals.
Key Responsibilities
As a valued Psychology and Therapeutic Services Leadership Team member you will:
- strategically progress our move towards an integrated community model
- support your team via supervision service development and systemic work
- strengthen a particular area of expertise
- manage and support inclusion-promoting projects
- develop and manage commissioned and traded work
- enhance Quality Assurance processes.
You must be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob 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
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information:
Please contact Claire Darwin Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) by emailing or Holly Robertson Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist (DPEP EPS) by emailing
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 0 or
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
