Principal Educational Psychologist

London Borough of Newham
0-25 SEND Integrated Service

Principal Educational Psychologist (HCPC registered)

Salary: Soulbury in the range of (September 2017)  £ 59,235 - £62,731 + London Weighting

(Relocation allowance be available).

We are proud of our inclusive ethos and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. To support our work within the context of our Inclusion Strategy, we are seeking to appoint an experienced Principal Educational Psychologist with enthusiasm and drive, committed to promoting the wellbeing and inclusion of all young people, to provide positive and visionary leadership for our Educational Psychology Service within a strong team ethos. 

Newham is a diverse community and as such offers many opportunities and challenges in a rewarding environment. The Educational Psychology Service provides the statutory work in support of EHC plans and also offers a traded service to pre-school settings, schools and colleges. There are opportunities within this role to further develop the contribution that the EPs makes to our children and young people, schools and settings.

A high priority is given to induction, supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development and to maintaining a high level of professional skill.

About the Job

You will have the opportunity to develop a clear vision and strategy for the service, to lead the service with direction, priority and pace and while energising colleagues towards personal and professional goals.  You will have budget responsibility, in line with the council’s regulations, including income generated from the traded element of the service.  You will be able to demonstrate professional and personal integrity through a problem-solving and constructive approach, including when working with others in Children’s Services, with colleagues across the council, with partner organisations and with service users to ensure effective operation of the service in line with this vision and strategy. 

You will have a track record of progressive work with children and young people, a strong work ethic that delivers, the skills to manage a team of talented psychologists, associates and trainees and the ability to ensure positive outcomes for the most vulnerable. 

If you think that your talent and experience make you suitable for this demanding and crucial role we would like to hear from you. 

To arrange a conversation with the head of the 0-25 SEND integrated team please email susan.gowans@newham.gov.uk in the first instance.