"I move on, due to international relocation, with huge gratitude for my ten years with Surrey Educational Psychology Service. I feel lucky to have worked with some exceptional Educational Psychologists and within a supportive and dedicated team of Senior Educational Psychologists. The opportunities within the service have given me a distinct sense of purpose in my role which has remained a constant within the ever-changing landscape of Educational Psychology." Anna - Area Senior Educational Psychologist.
Are you an experienced and passionate Educational Psychologist ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Educational Psychologist to join our leadership team, delivering psychological services for children and young people across the county.
The position has a competitive salary of Soulbury Scale B 8-11: £65,432 - £69,399 per annum, pro-rata to £39,259 - £41,639 for 21.60 per week, with up to 3 SPA points. There is the option to make the role up to full-time hours with main grade EP work.
Our Offer to You
- London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum
- Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum
- 26 days' holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A strong, values-driven service culture
- Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Opportunities to lead innovative projects and influence policy
- Access to high-quality supervision and professional development
- A commitment to wellbeing and reflective practice
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join us. Our service sits within the newly formed Early Intervention and Prevention Service, working in close partnership with specialist Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, physical and sensory support teams, and wider agencies. Together, we're developing a Team Around the School approach - focusing on whole-school, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful culture and practice change.
We are proud to have recently expanded our traded offer whilst also retaining a core offer to settings with a focus on the meaningful inclusion of children and young people in their local community. We maintain strong links with the Educational Psychology training providers through Associate Tutor and Course Director roles.
Key responsibilities as a Senior Educational Psychologist include:
- Providing leadership and supervision to a team of Educational Psychologists
- Contributing to strategic planning and service development
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to schools, families, and settings
- Leading on specialist areas such as early years, Team Around the School and a Targeted offer for children and young people
- Collaborating with multi-agency teams to promote positive outcomes for children and young people
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills:
- Qualified Educational Psychologist, registered with the HCPC
- Substantial experience in applying psychology in education and Local Authority settings
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a commitment to inclusive practice
- Confidence in supporting colleagues and contributing to service development
- A collaborative, creative, and evidence-informed approach
For more information and to apply, please click the link to apply.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal conversation, please contact our Principal Educational Psychologist Susan Harris by email at susan.harris@surreycc.gov.uk
When your employment begins, you will need to be a member of HCPC. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role
Key Details
Senior Educational Psychologist
Salary: Soulbury Scale B 8-11: £65,432 - £69,399 per annum
Pro-rata to £39,259 - £41,639 for 21.6 hours per week, with up to 3 SPA points.
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (21.6hpw)
There is the option to make the role up to full-time hours with main grade EP work.
Closing Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025
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