Head of Psychology and Inclusion

Licensed sponsor Nottinghamshire Full-time Posted 2 hours ago

Salary or Hourly Rate

Senior and Principal Educational Psychologists – Scale B 11-14 plus 3 SPA points

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP and Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, NG18 2TB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

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Number of posts
1
Interview date
23 November 2026

Closing Date

15 November 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Join us in our mission to support children and families, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

Would you like to join our creative and expanding service? We are seeking a Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) to lead our Educational Psychology Service and SEND Inclusion Service. This person will be the key strategic lead for the delivery of the Experts at Hand SEND Reforms. You will be joining a strong and stable Education Learning and Inclusion leadership team under our new Director for Education, our previous PEP. It is an exciting time to join our expanding service with new strategic opportunities. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference!

As the Principal Educational Psychologist, your key responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) and SEND Inclusion Service.
Collaborating with schools and community settings to enhance educational outcomes for children.
Providing strategic direction for the delivery of SEND reforms.
Supporting and supervising Senior Educational Psychologists and other team members.
Representing the EPS on local authority and partnership boards.
Ensuring effective collaboration with other children’s services.

To Excel In This Role, You Will Need

A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an educational psychologist, including at least 12 months in a senior role.
A strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practices.
Proven experience in leading service delivery and managing teams.
A relevant postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.

We Are Looking For a Dynamic Individual Who Possesses

Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work effectively within a team and lead by example.
Resilience: Strong personal resilience to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.
Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to facilitate problem-solving in challenging circumstances.
Empathy: A genuine passion for supporting children in vulnerable situations, including those with SEND.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in creating a supportive environment for our staff. We offer:

A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
Regular professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The chance to lead and shape an expanding Educational Psychology Service.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team at Nottinghamshire County Council and be part of something special.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Dr. Órlaith Green on 01158040776 or by email orlaith.green@nottscc.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.