- Salary
- £700 – £800
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Lead
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Principal Educational Psychologist
£700-£800 per day umbrella (negotiable dependent upon experience)
North West
6-month interim contract
Hybrid working & part time/compressed working patterns considered.
CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place next week.
Are you ready to step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of services for children and young people?
As a Principal Educational Psychologist, you will take the reins of a pivotal service within the Education Directorate, leading a team of skilled professionals while influencing strategic direction at a senior level. This Principal Educational Psychologist opportunity offers autonomy, visibility with senior leadership, and the chance to deliver meaningful change at pace.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time and reporting to the Director of Education ensuring statutory delivery during a significant period of national reform, perfect for an Interim Principal Educational Psychologist who thrives on transformation and driving improvement.
Your role as Principal Educational Psychologist:
- Strategic Leadership: shape and deliver the vision for Educational Psychology services
- Service Transformation: lead improvement programmes, tackle backlogs, and enhance outcomes
- Operational Oversight: manage day-to-day service delivery and statutory responsibilities
- People Leadership: supervise, coach, and develop Educational Psychologists and trainees
- Multi-agency Influence: advise senior leaders and drive collaboration across education, health, and care
Your experience as Principal Educational Psychologist:
- Senior Leadership Expertise within Educational Psychology services
- Strong track record in service improvement and transformation
- In-depth knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and statutory duties
- Proven ability in stakeholder engagement at senior level
- Experience managing budgets, resources, and performance within a Local Authority setting
This Principal Educational Psychologist role offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to influence system-wide change, work flexibly, and enhance your leadership portfolio in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If interested please contact Max Driscoll [email protected] or Olly Hodgkinson [email protected] or call in on 0117 313 7110.