Senior Educational Psychologist

Overview

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Somerset EPS is looking for experienced and motivated Psychologists to lead and manage two of our 6 localities as Senior Educational Psychologists. We have positions available in different areas of Somerset. The positions are full-time; however part time will be considered, at a minimum of 0.8 FTE. Salary: Soulbury B 4-7. Existing SPA points will be considered as well as a relocation package up to £8,000. Generous annual leave of 33 days.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of children, young people and their families here in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Working in a supportive Senior Leadership Team, with a Principal EP and Head of SEND Assessment and Review, and five other Senior EPs
• Contributing to the management of a thriving and large service comprised of Educational Psychologists, trainee EPs and Assistant EPs – including leading a locality team
• Working closely with SEND colleagues
• Providing supervision, and line management
• Leading on specific service areas, strategic priorities or project work

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be, but it will be really important for you:

• To have substantial experience of working as an EP within a local authority context
• To have excellent communication skills
• To be able to lead, support and motivate a locality team
• To be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the EPS and locality working
• To be professionally qualified as an Educational Psychologist and registered with the HCPC

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What’s in it for me?

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. In addition, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms
• Employee Assistance for support and a variety of wellbeing services
• Auto enrolment onto our Pension Scheme with optional pension enhancements
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycle to work and health screenings
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:

• Tim Cockerill, Principal EP and Head of SEND Assessment and Review (Tim.Cockerill@somerset.gov.uk)
• Carys Marfleet, Interim Principal EP (shared) (Carys.Marfleet@somerset.gov.uk)

Closing date: 28th September 2025

Interviews will take place on 17th October 2025, or by arrangement.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

DBS information

In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Government Administration

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