We are looking for an experienced Educational Psychologist with good interpersonal and communication skills who is ready to step up into a Senior Educational Psychologist role.
In Durham your job title will be “Area Principal Educational Psychologist”, recognising the important role you will play in supporting Educational Psychologists and wider team members, and in the strategic development of identified areas of practice.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Our Educational Psychology team provides a wide range of interventions and projects within schools and Early Years Settings. It sits within the broader context of a vibrant Specialist SEND and Inclusion Service with a range of psychology led multidisciplinary teams offering excellent professional development and career opportunities. In this role you would be expected to provide a good balance statutory work and early intervention and preventative services.
We encourage you to contact Peter Mulholland, Principal Educational Psychologist for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Peter by e-mail at peter.mulholland@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 03000 263324.
You can also find out more about us here.
HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED?
We are passionate about our people and offer a great working environment. When you join our service, you can expect:
- An excellent induction package
- High quality supervision as well as peer support.
- Our commitment to supporting your wellbeing and personal development.
- Our support to have a great work/life balance, with flexible working options including an attractive time off in lieu policy, part time working and compressed hours (for example a 9-day fortnight).
- Our support to follow your own professional interests through a strong programme of continuing professional development, dedicated project time and opportunities to undertake research.
- A central office base in Spennymoor with free car parking, with hot desks available across the County.
- A hybrid model of work which combines office-based working and working from home.
- A co-located dedicated business administration team to support your work.
- Recognition of any SPA points you already hold, and proactive encouragement and support to reach any additional SPA points as you become eligible.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
To apply you will need a first degree in Psychology, an approved qualification in applied Educational Psychology and eligibility for Chartered Status (HCPC Registration). An enhanced DBS check is also required for this post.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the link to North East Jobs for the full advert and to apply for this vacancy.
Key Details
Area Principal Educational Psychologist
Salary: £65,432 - £69,399 Soulbury Scale B 8-11
(plus SPA points up to £73,412)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025
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