Birmingham EPS is seeking to appoint an aspiring or experienced manager to support our vision to demonstrate positive impact in applying psychology to support the learning, development and emotional wellbeing of children and young people at all systems levels.
Specialist Seniors EPs (SSEPs) have active roles and responsibilities within the four area teams and are part of the EPS senior leadership team. The roles entail undertaking a lead strategic role in the delivery of Educational Psychology Services relating to a designated specialisms and for this post we are looking for a lead for Autism. As a manager, the role will involve supervision of qualified EPs and assistant psychologists with the East Team. Alongside the specialist and management activities, you will provide generic work for up to 30% of your time: delivering a psychology service through consultation and working with individual and groups of children, parents and carers, schools and early years providers, the local authority and partner agencies.
You will be joining one of our inclusive, friendly, reflective and supportive teams which means working alongside EPs, assistants and trainees on placement with us. Collaboration and peer supervision are actively encouraged. We also have a pool of Associate EP colleagues who support our statutory commitments.
We have a reputation and a strong commitment to innovation, quality improvement, research and development. We are engaged in a variety of initiatives such as ‘SCERTS’, ELSA, VIG, VERP, Mediated Learning, Trauma Informed Attachment Aware Schools and Restorative Practice.
We are not a prescriptive service and value the diversity of approach each of our educational psychologists at all system levels. There are flexible working hours and hybrid working options. Professional development opportunities and regular supervision and support from senior psychologists and peers.
Applicants must be HCPC registered Educational Psychologists with at least 2 years’ experience as qualified EPs. Candidates need to demonstrate relevant experience through their existing and past roles of leadership within their practice, and through supervision of and with others.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Please apply online via the link.
For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
Key Details
Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Soulbury EP Scale B point 2 to 8 including 3SPAs /
£55,974 to £65,432
Role: Permanent , Full time
Working 36.5 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025
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