Educational Psychologist

We would love to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to our creative, friendly, and supportive service. Following the retirement of several valued colleagues, we have opportunities for new team members to help shape the future of educational psychology in Staffordshire.

• Children and families are at the heart of all we do:
  Our work is driven by a commitment to improving the lives of children and families across Staffordshire. We work systemically with schools, families and partners so support is holistic, inclusive and has measurable impact.
• Innovative practice:
  We’re central to Staffordshire’s new Enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (EAPDR) pathway; using psychology in a preventative, collaborative and creative way, such as using MAPS and PATHS, rather than formal report writing.
• Impact at scale:
  Join nationally recognised programmes: our EP-led literacy approach, local and regional school non-attendance projects, and joint work with the Virtual School for care‑experienced children.
  ELSA and district‑commissioned non‑attendance work are two in‑demand examples.
• Supportive team culture:
  You’ll join a diverse, passionate team of Seniors, EPs, TEPS and Assistants who value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Comprehensive induction, regular peer supervision, and vibrant CPD, including two CPD weeks each year
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• Your practice matters:
  Whether you’re bringing experience, newly qualified or due to qualify in September 2026, we will support you to develop your practice and pursue your professional specialisms through development groups and research, and provide progression support for SPAs.

You will join a district team and work collaboratively with other team and service members, and with multi‑agency colleagues to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by:

• Working preventatively with a patch of schools through our traded package and SCC EAPDR process
• Supporting children and families in the Early Years
• Contributing to the Statutory process through EHC assessments
• Collaborating on research, service and practice development
• Contributing to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA, Children's homes
• Taking part in a vibrant CPD programme and twice yearly CPD weeks, and supporting practice development of teams and colleagues
• Taking part in service development work on (for example) SCERTS, implementation science, equality and diversity

You’ll have:

• An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Recognised postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or eligibility upon qualification
• A collaborative practitioner who values consultation, prevention and evidence‑informed practice and is eager to keep learning.

Ready for a refreshing change?
We’d love to hear from you. For more information, or an informal chat, contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist: meliss |

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March 2026.

Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Staffordshire.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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