Senior Educational Psychologist

£61,721 - £66,156 Soulbury B 4-7 pay rate plus up to 3 SPA points if applicable.

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career  new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation, and you can truly Be the difference at BCP.

Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.

Internal colleagues are normally appointed at the bottom of the band unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

We are growing our Educational Psychology Team in BCP Council. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND and possess the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. We are looking for an experienced Senior Educational Psychologist, or an experienced Educational Psychologist ready to step up into a new role, with good interpersonal and communication skills, energy and drive to take on new and exciting challenges connected to innovative service deliveries and to help shape the service going forward.

• You will take an active role in developing our service, helping to shape and prepare the team following SEND reforms
• Support the PEP in strategic planning and cross‑LA workings
• Support the team through change
• Lead and manage cluster/locality teams connected to recent SEND reforms
• Develop, share, and apply your knowledge and skills as a psychologist within a management position
• Contribute towards monitoring and evaluating service impact
• Contribute to the recruitment, induction, professional supervision, appraisal and performance of both educational psychologists and assistant educational psychologists within the team
• Promote and facilitate partnership working and early intervention, applying psychology to enhance the learning and development of children and young people
• Provide psychological insight to staff within Children’s Services and other agencies, including working closely with colleagues in the SEND team
• Have opportunities to lead strategic developments across Children’s Services

• Leadership and motivation:
  As an experienced educational psychologist you will be a professional role model, inspiring, developing and leading others with compassion and collaboration
• Skills in supporting a team through change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A passion for applying psychology to contribute to service design and delivery, in order to improve outcomes for children and young people
• Solution focused approaches: strong analytical skills and ability to develop and implement effective strategies
• Adaptability: flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and diverse needs within the community
• Effective teamwork: using a collaborative approach to working within teams to foster supportive and inclusive environments
• Professional development: commitment to continuous professional growth and staying updated with the latest research and best practices in educational psychology
• Applicants must be a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist and registered with the HCPC
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this post

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

From 1 December 2025, BCP Council proudly introduces a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first and we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.