Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist

Ipswich - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 68086 - 76154

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
Salary:68086 - 76154 per annum (pro rata for part time) Soulbury B:10-13 plus 3 SPA points
Hours: 37 flexible working options available
Contract: Fixed term - up to 12 months (Maternity cover)

Are you ready to lead through change and make a lasting impact

We are seeking an experienced courageous and innovative Educational Psychologist to provide maternity leave cover for a key leadership role within Suffolk County Councils Psychology and Therapeutic Services. You will work collaboratively with partners across Inclusion to help shape the future of our service at a time of significant change including national SEND reforms and local initiatives such as Families First. This is a fixed-term role for up to 12 months with the office base at Endeavour House Ipswich.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You will provide essential leadership focused on people and organisational resilience. You will play a pivotal role in embedding psychologically informed leadership supporting staff through change and sustaining morale retention and high-quality practice. Your ability to balance strategic and operational demands maintain clear professional boundaries and hold others accountable will be vital.

You will:

Work closely in partnership with the Principal Educational Psychologist to lead the Educational Psychology Service navigate professional changes and adapt workforce modelling to meet local strategic priorities.
Contribute towards the wider Leadership Team working collaboratively with partners across inclusion to ensure continual improvement of systems and processes to maximise resource and results.
Provide line management and supervision for Senior Educational Psychologists maintaining strategic oversight of Educational Psychology activity outcomes and impact.
Lead and manage statutory developments including agency contracts locum resource quality assurance systems data analysis feedback mechanisms and reporting.
Champion the role of Educational Psychologists earlier upstream and support the successful inclusion of children and young people via our early intervention model.
Lead with clarity consistency and integrity ensuring the team continues to thrive through distributed leadership and autonomy.
Foster a culture of trust two-way feedback and professional growth particularly supporting early-career staff to maintain their passion and drive.
Communicate clearly and consistently sustaining momentum as we move from building to embedding new systems and processes.

You will need

A proven track record in delivering high-quality innovative services and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Experience of effective leadership and management at a senior level including managing organisational change and supporting teams through transition.
The ability to build relationships quickly and maintain strong professional boundaries.
Commitment to collaborative psychologically informed practice and a bottom-up approach to team development.
Excellent working relationships with headteachers parents/carers and other professionals.
Professional qualification as an Educational Psychologist and HCPC registration.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Suffolk Psychology and Therapeutic Services are highly valued solution-oriented innovative and person-centred. Our progressive service is committed to providing a balanced workload for Educational Psychologists (EPs).

For more information about our work please visit and
Psychology and Therapeutic Services offer includes:

-a warm welcome supportive team environment and modern workspace

-HCPC registration fees reimbursement and generous CPD possibilities

-strong links with University EP Doctorate and related Masters courses

-smart working to create a positive productive and trusting work environment

-dedicated administrative support across the P&TS.

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 our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information
To arrange an informal discussion please contact Claire Darwin Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) by emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

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

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

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

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a CV your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling .If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 8 February 2026

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. #LI-Hybrid

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DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - HybridSalary:68086 - 76154 per annum (pro rata for part time) Soulbury B:10-13 plus 3 SPA pointsHours: 37 flexible working options availableContract: Fixed term - up to 12 months (Maternity cover)Are you ready to lead through...