Principal Educational Psychologist

Location: Belfast City District

Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office Contract Type :
Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30 November 2027

Status :
Job-Share Hours per Week : 18 hours per week Working Pattern : to be confirmed following appointment

Grade/Scale :
Principal Educational Psychologist | Salary Scale B, Points 6 - 9/
* 12 | £65,423 - £68,884/* £72,999 per annum pro rata
* Includes three points which may be awarded under the agreement relating to structured Professional Assessments.

Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) :
Early November 2026

Additional Information: N/AJOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

Head of Service RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The effective organisation and management of a Locality Team within the EA’s Educational Psychology Service and the efficient development of service delivery across the EA.JOB PURPOSE 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.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management of Activities 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. Raising Achievement and Organisational Development 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. Managing and Developing Staff 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.

Managing Resources 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.

Building Partnerships Develop productive partnerships with schools, the Department of…