At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform educational psychology services for children and young people.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking education directorate making impactful changes.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working options, and leadership development.
- Other info: Immediate interviews available; perfect for those passionate about transformation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of educational services and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in educational psychology and strong service improvement skills.
The predicted salary is between 46800 - 57200 £ per year.
£700-£800 per day umbrella (negotiable dependent upon experience)
North West
6-month interim contract
Hybrid working & part time/compressed working patterns considered.
CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place next week.
Are you ready to step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of services for children and young people?
As a Principal Educational Psychologist, you will take the reins of a pivotal service within the Education Directorate, leading a team of skilled professionals while influencing strategic direction at a senior level. This opportunity offers autonomy, visibility with senior leadership, and the chance to deliver meaningful change at pace.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time and reporting to the Director of Education ensuring statutory delivery during a significant period of national reform, perfect for an Interim Principal Educational Psychologist who thrives on transformation and driving improvement.
Your role as Principal Educational Psychologist:
- Strategic Leadership: shape and deliver the vision for Educational Psychology services
- Service Transformation: lead improvement programmes, tackle backlogs, and enhance outcomes
- Operational Oversight: manage day-to-day service delivery and statutory responsibilities
- People Leadership: supervise, coach, and develop Educational Psychologists and trainees
- Multi-agency Influence: advise senior leaders and drive collaboration across education, health, and care
Your experience as Principal Educational Psychologist:
- Senior Leadership Expertise within Educational Psychology services
- Strong track record in service improvement and transformation
- In-depth knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and statutory duties
- Proven ability in stakeholder engagement at senior level
- Experience managing budgets, resources, and performance within a Local Authority setting
This role offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to influence system-wide change, work flexibly, and enhance your leadership portfolio in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
If interested please contact Max Driscoll or Olly Hodgkinson or call in on (phone number removed)
Principal Educational Psychologist in Chester employer: Baltimore Consulting Limited
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Located in Nottingham City, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring that you are part of a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the education sector. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to enhance your analytical skills while contributing to vital local SEND reforms.
Contact Details:
Baltimore Consulting Limited Recruitment Team
