About the role
At Central Bedfordshire Council, we are proud to be growing - and growing with ambition. We are continuing to invest in our Educational Psychology Service (EPS), and this is your opportunity to be part of something exciting, meaningful, and future-focused. We are committed to early intervention, with strong and resolute backing from senior leaders across the Local Authority.
We’re expanding our Link EP model to ensure that every school has access to EP consultations as well as other early intervention projects and activities guided by the principles of co-production. This collaborative approach has already helped us successfully roll out Therapeutic Thinking and EPs are currently training and developing NVR support to schools and families.
As an Educational Psychologist with us, you will:
- Deliver both statutory and non-statutory EP services across schools and settings.
- Plan and deliver impactful training and interventions for schools, parents/carers, children, young people and other teams.
- Achieve positive, sustainable change by working with key adults around children.
- Collaborate with and be supported by an established and skilled team of Assistant Educational Psychologists.
- Develop specialisms aligned with service priorities and the LA’s strategic vision.
- Conduct action research, participation projects and service user evaluations.
About you
You will need a recognised postgraduate training qualification in Educational Psychology or will have this qualification when you join us. You will meet the requirements for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an applied psychologist as well as having the qualifications to hold a BPS chartered membership.
We warmly welcome Year 2/3 trainee EPs and encourage applications from groups underrepresented in the profession.
We’re shaping Psychology in the community
We are building a locality model to embed psychology in the heart of our communities, and value exploring opportunities to embed psychology within the communities we work in to facilitate positive and powerful change for the children and young people we support.
We will provide you with:
- A comprehensive induction package, including a bespoke relational focused training opportunity for all colleagues within Children's Services.
- 12 days ringfenced CPD time (pro rata).
- High-quality supervision and peer support.
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact:
- Dr Karen Harris, Head of SEND Specialist Services & PEP at karen.harris@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
- Dr Yvonne Bancroft, Senior EP at yvonne.bancroft@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
- Dr Alice Edmanson, Senior EP at alice.edmanson@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
You can find out more and apply via the link.
Applicants should note that this post is not on Soulbury Pay and Conditions.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Key Details
Educational Psychologist
Salary: £60,767 – £69,939 per annum pro rata, inclusive of up to 3 SPAs plus £2,000 MRS per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week (part time considered)
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract: Hybrid - Permanent
Interviews: 12th November 2026 & 20th November 2026
Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026
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