Staffordshire County Council - Educational Psychologist

We’re excited to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to our creative, friendly and supportive service. Following several valued colleagues’ retirements, we have opportunities for new team members to help shape the future of educational psychology in Staffordshire.

Why Join Staffordshire EPS?

• Children and families first: Our practice is driven by improving outcomes for children and families. We work systemically with schools, families and partners so support is holistic, inclusive and impactful.

• Innovative practice: We’re central to Staffordshire’s new Enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (EAPDR) pathway, using psychology in preventative, collaborative and creative ways—including MAPS, PATHS and reduced formal report writing.

• Impact at scale: Contribute to nationally recognised programmes, including our EP‑led literacy approach, school non‑attendance projects, and work with the Virtual School for care-experienced children. ELSA and district-commissioned non-attendance support are key areas of demand.

• Supportive team culture: Join a diverse, passionate team of Seniors, EPs, TEPS and Assistants who value creativity, collaboration and learning. We offer a full induction, peer supervision and a vibrant CPD offer, including two CPD weeks each year.

• Your practice matters: Whether experienced, newly qualified or qualifying in September 2026, we’ll support your development, specialisms and research interests, including progression towards SPAs.

What We Offer

• Salary: Soulbury A3–8 + up to 3 SPAs (progression supported)
• Working environment: Mixed urban/rural practice; essential car user allowance; mileage and travel time policy
• Professional growth: Protected peer supervision; CPD budget and CPD weeks; research groups; specialist pathways (e.g., literacy, non‑attendance, care-experienced work)
• Flexibility & wellbeing: Hybrid working, flexi-time, supportive Senior oversight for induction and development
• Inclusion: Commitment to equality, diversity and anti‑discriminatory practice; applications welcomed from under‑represented groups

Main Responsibilities:
You will work within a district team and with multi‑agency partners to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by:

• Working preventatively with a patch of schools through our traded package and SCC EAPDR process
• Supporting Early Years children and families
• Contributing to EHC assessments
• Taking part in research, service and practice development
• Contributing to cross‑LA projects (e.g., Trauma Informed Practice, ELSA, children’s homes)
• Participating in CPD programmes and supporting colleagues’ practice development
• Contributing to service development work (e.g., SCERTS, implementation science, equality and diversity)

The Ideal Candidate

• Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the BPS
• Postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology
• HCPC registration (or eligibility on qualification)
• A collaborative practitioner who values consultation, prevention and evidence‑informed practice

“I feel well supported by my team and supervisor and really value working closely with others on projects. I can be flexible and creative in my work, and my supervisor always has my back.”
— Current Team Member, May 2025

Ready for a refreshing change?
For more information or an informal chat, contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist - melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk | 07970 460188
Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Staffordshire.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.