Senior Educational Psychologist

Number of Vacancies:
1
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Proposed Interview Date:
Monday, November 23, 2026
Hours of Work:
37
Hiring Manager:
Lisa Stanley
Contact Number:
01482 614271
Job Description Summary:
This is a Full Time, Permanent position
Proposed Interview Date: 23rd November 2026
£68,538 – £77,082 p.a. + 3 SPAs
Soulbury Senior & Principal Educational Psychologist main scale B 7-10
Hull Educational Psychology Service is seeking to recruit one full-time Senior Educational Psychologist to manage the Service’s Experts at Hand offer for the city. You will be encouraged to be innovative and reflective in your practice as well as communicating the vision and values of the SEND reforms. You will be responsible for the operational running of the offer; attending multi-agency meetings, liaising with other Services as our partnership working develops, collecting city-wide data and preparing reports for dissemination at various local boards and for the DfE.
The team is committed to transforming lives through psychology and making positive change possible through holding ‘Helpful Conversations’ with others. Our work is delivered through a relational approach that values trust, promotes feelings of safety and supports connection. Practicing in this way, our team strengthens key relationships by creating opportunities to work collaboratively with those involved in a child or young person’s life.
You will also receive regular line management sessions and bi-annual appraisal meetings at which time individual training and CPD needs can be identified and discussed. We are very keen to promote the use of systemic ideas within our practice and would welcome applicants who would also like to develop their skills in a relational way.
You can expect dedicated admin support; full use of IT services including the latest equipment; accessible and free car parking on most sites with reduced price parking passes for the City Centre. Mileage is reimbursed at HMRC business rates, or you may prefer to take advantage of our Cycle to work or car schemes. Under the Work Smart scheme, remote working is also encouraged but we have a well-appointed office in the Avenues area of the city which is frequently used by the team. All applicants receive a comprehensive induction programme from a senior member of the Service with orientation provided by peers. There is an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area.
We would welcome applications from qualified educational psychologists
registered with the HCPC and with significant experience in their current role. Finally, an enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Stanley (Principal Educational Psychologist) on 01482 614258 or email lisa.stanley@hullcc.gov.uk
If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks.
ROLE AND PURPOSE
• To take the lead on the development and delivery of Hull City Psychological Service’s core offer to the Early Years Sector and to provide data as required in order to monitor and evaluate the work
• To promote the application of psychological knowledge and training with the aim of ensuring better outcomes for pre-school children
• To work with the PEP to deliver service development plans and to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of service delivery
• To provide regular professional/ line management supervision for EPs and conduct PGDRs for those under the direct management of the post-holder
• To engage fully with the service’s processes which promote effective continuous professional development (CPD) including whole service CPD events, service project groups, and thereby ensure high professional standards
• To take responsibility for ensuring that team members reporting directly to them have access to good quality induction, case work supervision, and other support systems necessary to deliver a local quality service
• Working with other departments within the Children and Young People’s Services to enhance educational provision and standards in Kingston upon Hull and ensure safety and welfare of all children
• To contribute to the implementation of the City’s policy for meeting the needs of vulnerable groups, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• To develop and support the Service’s trading and core offers to schools and other customers
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults
2. To assist schools in the implementation of SEN policies and systems, in line with the Code of Practice (2015).
3. To offer consultation to schools, colleges and other educational providers regarding the management of special needs provision and policy development
4. To cover a (reduced) generic caseload, providing consultation on systems and cases, assessment, training, therapeutic input as required.
5. To develop a range of interventions for children with schools, colleges and other education and training providers and for families and carers.
6. To provide psychological advice to the LA in relation to relevant legislation.
7. To contribute to the Authority’s traded services, providing a range of psychological services including inset, training and staff development programmes.
8. To develop initiatives aimed at providing good professional practice.
9. To work with other Local Authority, Health and voluntary agencies to promote the psychological welfare of children.
10. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health & safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.
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Compensation Grades:
PEP
Pay Ranges:
£69,957.00 - £81,421.00
Job Classifications:
3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced & Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Essential 3B - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)
Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:
- A competitive salary
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
- Supportive and forward-thinking culture
- Great career development opportunities
PLEASE NOTE: you MUST complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. For example: If the closing date is Friday 16 October 2026 then your application must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday 15 October 2026.
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