Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist

We are seeking a Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist to lead our growing Educational Psychology Service (EPS). We are a strong and supportive team who meet regularly and work closely together on shared priorities. This is a full-time, permanent position and a new post as part of our expanding establishment.

What We Are Looking For

• A dynamic individual who is keen to join a collaborative leadership team.
• Someone who can offer leadership, support and guidance to our educational psychology teams and senior leadership.
• Someone with strong personal resilience and the ability to make decisions and facilitate problem-solving in complex situations.
• Strong application of psychology to support the inclusion of children in vulnerable situations including children with SEND, children in care, previously in care and children with a social worker, children at risk of exclusion from education and children involved in the youth justice system.

What We Can Offer You

• Regular psychological supervision and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative leadership team.
• The opportunity to lead and shape an expanding Educational Psychology Service, committed to delivering a range of service activities including statutory duties.
• Regular continuing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to join and lead on strategic projects across the Local Area SEND Partnership and other areas of joint working in the local area.
• Supportive and flexible working arrangements, agreed with you to meet your needs and to get the best from you as a team member. Your typical working week will likely include a hybrid mix of online and in-person activities.

Location, Hours and Contract

• Work base: Meadow House, Littleworth, NG18 2TA
• Hours per week: 37
• Work pattern: Full Time
• Type of vacancy: Permanent
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid
• Number of posts: 1
• Interview date: Week commencing 24/11/2025
• Closing Date: 16 November 2025 23:55

Appointment, Safeguarding and Equality

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

How to Apply / Contact

We would love to hear from you and please contact our Principal Educational Psychologist - Dr. Órlaith Green, orlaith.green@nottscc.gov.uk, if you would like a conversation about the role.

For more information, refer to the Job Description / Person Specification: JDPS.pdf – 215KB (opens in a new window).

Job Role Metadata

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Government Administration

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