About us
- Somerset Council is looking for experienced and motivated Psychologists to lead and manage two of our 6 localities as Senior Educational Psychologists
- We have positions available in different areas of Somerset
- The positions are full-time and permanent; however part time will be considered, at a minimum of 0.8FTE
- Salary: Soulbury B 4-7
- Existing SPA points will be considered as well as a relocation package up to £8000
- Generous Annual Leave of 33 days
We would also like to hear from EPs interested in working with us on a flexible basis.
In return we are offering benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements, and trust in your professional autonomy.
- An excellent induction and learning programme
- Generous annual leave and CPD allowance.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, and discounts on shopping and gym membership
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
If you’re looking to relocate to Somerset, we can offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Somerset is special - with beautiful stretches of sandy coastline, caves, moors, the unique Somerset Levels, cool-list towns, the world’s largest green-field music festival and fantastic local produce. It's all here on your doorstep! Somerset enjoys good travel networks, with access to the rest of the country; London by train in less than 2 hours, and national and international flights to and from Bristol and Exeter airports, easily accessible from the M5 motorway.
Here’s what you’ll be doing
We’re working to improve the lives of children, young people and their families here in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
- Working in a supportive Senior Leadership Team, with a Principal EP and Head of SEND Assessment and Review, and five other Senior EPs
- Contributing to the management of a thriving and large service comprised of Educational Psychologists, trainee EPs and Assistant EPs – including leading a locality team
- Working closely with SEND colleagues.
- Providing supervision, and line management
- Leading on specific service areas, strategic priorities or project work
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be, but it will be important for you:
- To have substantial experience of working as an EP within a local authority context
- To have excellent communication skills
- To be able to lead, support and motivate a locality team
- To be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the EPS and locality working.
All practising Educational Psychologists in the UK must be registered with the HCPC.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
Additional information
For an informal chat about the role, and answer any queries you might have, please contact either Tim Cockerill, Principal EP and Head of SEND Assessment and Review (Tim.Cockerill@somerset.gov.uk) or Carys Marfleet, Interim Principal EP (shared) (Carys.Marfleet@somerset.gov.uk).
Apply: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/job/?jobId=7112
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Interviews will take place on 17th October 2025, or by arrangement.
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