Senior Educational Psychologist

Interview Date: TBC

Are you an aspiring and inspirational leader in the profession with a desire to take the next step in your career? Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a dynamic Senior EP to join our forward-thinking and innovative EPS.

As a Senior EP, you will have a key leadership role position so that you are integral in shaping and delivering high-quality psychological services across the local authority. You will support the Head of Service and Principal EP in strategic development, supervision, and service improvement, while also maintaining a direct impact on children, young people, and families through casework and consultation.

• Provide professional supervision and support to EP colleagues and trainees.
• Lead service development initiatives and contribute to strategic planning.
• Deliver high-quality psychological assessments, interventions, and consultations.
• Work collaboratively with schools, settings, and multi-agency partners.
• Support the development of inclusive practices and evidence-based approaches.
• Contribute to training and CPD across the service and wider workforce.

• Leadership & Supervision: Ability to mentor and support EPs and trainees, fostering a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Thinking: Experience in service development, project leadership, and contributing to strategic priorities.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong skills in psychological formulation, assessment, and intervention planning.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and build strong partnerships.
• Innovation: Commitment to evidence-based practice and openness to new approaches and models of service delivery.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to manage complex situations with professionalism and empathy.

You will be a HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist with substantial post-qualification experience and a strong commitment to inclusive education. You’ll bring:

• Proven leadership and coaching / mentoring and supervision skills.
• A reflective and research-informed approach to practice.
• Experience in service development or project leadership.
• Committed to coproduction and neuro affirming practice.

Central Bedfordshire Council offers:

• A supportive and innovative EP team with a strong ethos of coproduction and collaboration.
• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working model.
• Access to high-quality supervision and CPD.
• Expectation that you will be integral to shaping and driving forward service delivery.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.