As we prepare to address the ambitions and expectations of the SEND Reforms, Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service (LEPS) is expanding its Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Educational Psychologist to bring fresh thinking, shape strategic direction and help drive meaningful change within an ambitious and vibrant service.
LEPS offers opportunities to undertake diverse, innovative and meaningful work within a supportive and values‑driven environment. Our core purpose is to improve outcomes for children and young people by delivering high quality psychological practice within and across multiple systems. The diversity of our thinking and practice enables us to support families, schools and partners across the local area. The work of the team is acknowledged across the Directorate and is highly valued by our Council leaders and our stakeholder groups; we have a reputation we can all be proud of!
This post provides a unique opportunity to contribute to leadership and service development within and beyond the service. The role will combine strategic leadership, people management and applied psychological practice, enabling you to achieve optimal reach and impact.
You will:
- Lead on key areas of service development and delivery, including work aligned with SEND reform priorities.
- Work closely with the Principal Educational Psychologist and the EP Senior Leadership Team, supporting key decision making and representing LEPS in critical spaces within the LA, the Local Area Partnership and the East Midlands region.
- Line manage and supervise a team of Educational Psychologists, acting as a leader, role model and mentor within the service.
- Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the service.
- Balance a caseload of applied work alongside team leadership, strategic projects and systems‑level activity.
Essential Requirements:
- Professional postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology, and HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- Significant experience as an Educational Psychologist in an LA environment, with expertise in applying psychological skills at child, group, and systems levels.
- Proven leadership experience, including project management and experience of applying skills knowledge and expertise leading to change and positive outcomes.
- The ability to work flexibly, decisively and independently, demonstrating a collaborative approach with the ability to develop successful partnerships.
- Detailed understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and policy in relation to SEND and safeguarding, with the ability carry out all duties in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities, with the ability to apply this to strategic work and day-to-day situations
Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service
We are currently a partially traded service, who are looking to expand our offer. Our diverse offer currently includes:
- Service level agreements with individual schools including specialist provisions
- A traded training offer which supports inclusive practice in schools
- Accredited ELSA training and ELSA supervision
- MELSA Training and supervision
- Whole School Approach project work in partnership with Public Health
- Critical Incident Response Team offer supported by the whole service
- A funded EBSA consultation offer to schools
- An SLA with the Virtual School
- Statutory work undertaken for the SENA Service
- Enhanced Resource Base development work, around quality assurance and appreciative inquiry
Leicestershire EPs have access to:
- Excellent whole-service and individual CPD opportunities
- Structured time-allocation model promoting well-being and a balance of work
- Regular and high-quality individual supervision sessions and access to peer supervision
- Well-appointed central office base and first-class facilities within County Hall, Glenfield
- Local ‘touchdown’ bases across the county to reduce travel time
- Up-to-date ICT equipment for mobile / agile working
- Flexible, family friendly working arrangements
- A very strong team culture with regular social and connection‑building events
We are committed to welcoming individuals who embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please telephone or email to speak with Dr Helen Tyson Principal Educational Psychologist 0116 305 5100 or via email on Helen.Tyson@leics.gov.uk
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be undertaken and Safer Recruitment Practices will be undertaken.
Applications can be made by following the link to the East Midlands Shared Service Jobs website.
Key Details
Senior Educational Psychologist (1 FTE)
Salary: Soulbury Officers Scale B 5-8 plus up to 3 SPAs
Interview Date: 1st May 2026 - in person at County Hall, Glenfield.
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026
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