Royal Borough of GreenwichJob IntroductionDeputy Principal Educational PsychologistSoulbury Scale B9-B11 (71,364-74,119) plus Inner London Allowance (3,940) and up to 3 SPA points (salary package currently under review)2-Year Fixed Term, Full Time (35 hours)The Royal Greenwich Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EPWS) is seeking an ambitious and experienced Educational Psychologist (EP) to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist (DPEP).This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a highly regarded service, supporting the strategic and operational leadership of EPWS and driving positive outcomes for children, young people and families across the borough. The post offers the opportunity to work closely with the Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP) in leading a large and diverse team, overseeing service delivery, workforce development, quality assurance and continuous improvement. As DPEP, you will have a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the service, including oversight of statutory assessment activity, service performance, workforce planning, quality assurance and operational decision-making. We are looking for a highly skilled EP with substantial leadership experience, a strong commitment to inclusion and anti-racist practice, and a track record of developing people, systems and services. We are proud of our strong team culture, commitment to wellbeing, and focus on delivering high-quality psychological services across statutory, traded and early intervention work. Opportunities to influence strategic developments across SEND, inclusion and emotional wellbeing. Protected CPD and supervision. Excellent administrative and business support. Hybrid working arrangements. High-quality assessment resources and digital tools. Excellent transport links, including the Elizabeth Line. Be a qualified HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist. Have substantial leadership and management experience within an Educational Psychology Service. Be committed to inclusion, equity, anti-racist practice and improving outcomes for children and young people. This newly established role has been created to meet a long-term strategic need, and it is anticipated that the post will become permanent following the initial fixed-term period, subject to service requirements and organisational approval. For an informal discussion, please contact Sinead Neal, Principal Educational Psychologist & Strategic Lead for Emotional Health and Wellbeing, on 020 8921 2709 or sinead.Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Educational Psychologist - Permanent Contract in London employer: Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within the Housing and Safer Communities Directorate, alongside a commitment to maintaining high standards in compliance and safety. With a focus on community impact and a stable office environment, this role provides a meaningful career path for those passionate about engineering and public service.
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