Telford & Wrekin Educational Psychology Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Educational Psychologist to join our growing, innovative and highly regarded team as a Specialist Senior EP. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced maingrade EP or senior practitioner looking to develop a strategic leadership role while maintaining direct work with children, young people, families and schools.
Working within our collaborative, consultation-based model, you will combine statutory and traded EP work with leadership of a specialist area of practice. You will contribute to service development, influence strategic priorities, and help shape innovative delivery models, including rollout of our Experts at Hand offer. Areas of specialism could include Learning and Play, Neurodiversity, Youth Justice, Preparation for Adulthood, or Early Years; we want to hear about your passions and help your career to grow.
We are looking for an experienced HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist who is passionate about inclusion, evidence-informed practice, and system-wide impact. You will be skilled at building strong partnerships with schools, families and multi-agency colleagues, and committed to translating strategic vision into meaningful life outcomes for children and young people.
What we offer:
- A highly respected, innovative and supportive EP service.
- Outstanding Children’s Services (Ofsted rated Outstanding).
- Flexible hybrid working and excellent work-life balance.
- High-quality supervision, peer support and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities to lead service innovation and strategic developments.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, travel expenses and HCPC registration fees.
Join a service that values connection, autonomy, creativity and compassion, and help us make a lasting difference to children, young people and families across Telford & Wrekin.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Further information please contact Co-PEPs Dr Meryl Newton or Dr Jane Park for an informal discussion.
Key Details
Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist
Salary: £61,963 - £67,779 (plus up to 3 SPA points) per annum (Soulbury 3-6 plus 3 SPAs)
Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026
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