Principal Educational Psychologist; EA

The Principal Educational Psychologist will work alongside the Head of Service to help co-ordinate the management and development of the Educational Psychology Service.

The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Educational Psychology Service, CYPS for the effective organisation and management of the EA’s Educational Psychology Service and the efficient development of service delivery across the EA.

• Assist in the development, management, and implementation of a high-quality Educational Psychology Service across all schools and client groups.
• Support the coordination and management of Educational Psychology Teams across localities.
• Provide leadership in response to new initiatives and Department of Education (DE) targets.
• Assist in staff management, appraisal, and development within the Educational Psychology Service (EPS).
• Contribute to service plans aligned with corporate and strategic objectives.
• Support the implementation of monitoring, measurement, and reporting systems for the Service’s work.
• Assist in the development of specialist SEN assessment and intervention services.
• Coordinate planning and allocation of work within the Service.
• Represent the Service and the EA in internal and external meetings at local and regional levels.

• Assist in developing policies and plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to shaping corporate culture, values, and processes.
• Delegate responsibilities and deploy staff effectively based on skills and service priorities.
• Promote the Service’s role in achieving organisational goals and utilising Information Management Systems.
• Support the planning and delivery of services in line with EA priorities.
• Provide advice, training, and support to EA officers, schools, parents, and other stakeholders on relevant developments.
• Contribute to the development of in-service training programmes for schools and parents.
• Assist in research development related to key service areas.

• Support staff in achieving their potential through development and guidance.
• Establish clear standards, expectations, and goals to ensure effective performance.
• Engage staff in planning activities to enhance service operations and processes.
• Identify staff training needs to ensure professional compliance and service development.
• Support the implementation of supervision procedures across the Service.

• Assist in managing the Service’s budget, ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
• Promote efficiency within the Service by evaluating resource allocation and service effectiveness.
• Identify key impacts on service provision for children and young people with SEN.
• Contribute to systems for monitoring and evaluating service efficiency.

• Develop productive partnerships with schools, the Department of Education, Health and Social Care Trusts, parents, and other organisations.
• Ensure effective communication and consultation with service users.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve SEN provision and in-service teacher training.
• Support the implementation of EA’s Communication and ICT strategies within the Service.

• Ensure compliance with EA policies and procedures.
• Undertake additional duties as required.
• Promote equality, good relations, and compliance with relevant legislation.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing…