Torbay Council - Educational Psychologists

Torbay Educational Psychology Service is proud to be a values-driven, forward-thinking team, where every member contributes to an outward-looking, inclusive and impact-focused culture. As our service continues to develop and grow, we are seeking creative, reflective and innovative Educational Psychologists to join our skilled, supportive and friendly team.

As an Educational Psychologist for Torbay Council, you will be a highly valued professional within the local authority, working collaboratively with SEND case officers, the virtual school, the vulnerable pupils’ team, early years practitioners and sensory impairment colleagues. You will be part of a genuinely integrated approach, with strong relationships across services and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Torbay Educational Psychology Service operates a consultation-based model of service delivery. We promote the use of solution-focused, person-centred psychological approaches and place a strong emphasis on co‑production with children, young people, families, schools and partner agencies, supporting you to actively shape new and evolving ways of working and to facilitate meaningful and lasting change.

The service offers a balanced and sustainable workload, incorporating both traded and statutory work. Through a link Educational Psychologist model, you will work closely with Torbay schools, enabling you to build strong relationships and develop creative approaches to the delivery of psychology. You will have opportunities for in-depth casework, systemic and preventative work, as well as involvement in projects focused on early identification and early intervention. Wherever possible, time is protected to enable you to develop your professional interests and strengths.

What Torbay offers:

• A genuinely warm, inclusive and values-led culture, where professional growth, creativity and shared problem-solving are actively encouraged and celebrated.
• A real voice and influence in shaping meaningful, high-impact practice at individual, school and system level.
• High-quality supervision and support, including regular individual and peer supervision, with enhanced supervision for Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists.
• Excellent employment benefits, including generous annual leave (42 days FTE plus public holidays), Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment, access to a staff benefits scheme and flexible working options.
• A supportive hybrid working approach, reflecting Torbay Council’s commitment to flexible working, staff wellbeing and sustainable ways of working.
• Access to inclusive staff support networks, open to all staff, councillors and partners, providing opportunities to connect with others who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs.

We are an inclusive and diverse employer, reflecting the community we serve, and we particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

We welcome applications from professionally qualified EPs registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). We warmly welcome applications from trainees completing Doctoral level training in Applied Educational & Child Psychology, qualifying in September 2026, expecting to have their HCPC registration confirmed following the completion of their recognised training course.

Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

If you are interested in joining our service, please contact us for an informal discussion:
Dr Lorraine O’Callaghan (Principal Educational Psychologist) - Lorraine.ocallaghan@torbay.gov.uk 
Alex Ashraf (Senior Educational Psychologist) - alexandra.ashraf@torbay.gov.uk
Dr Bryony Curtis (Senior Educational Psychologist) - Bryony.curtis@torbay.gov.uk