Permanent Principal Educational Psychologist & Service Manager

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Principal Educational Psychologist & Service Manager to join their team based in Reading     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £70,735 – £74,790 Annually  WORK TYPE: Permanent  WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Reading      JOB SUMMARY The Principal Educational Psychologist / Service Manager will effectively lead and manage the Educational Psychology and SEMH Service, ensuring delivery of the relevant strategic and service level objectives set out in the annual service plan and ensure strong and effective resource management within the team    JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Service Manager Duties – Promoting the Council’s Corporate Values and ensuring the Council’s Vision, Values and Objectives are achieved by providing a clear sense of purpose and direction for the service. Leading / supporting service area projects, as required, including consulting with service users to ensure the views of all sectors of the community/Council are reflected in the recommendations As a member of the Children’s Service’s Management Team, your role will contribute to the leadership and direction of the service area including contributing to the implementation, monitoring and review of the SEND & Inclusion Strategy Delivery Plan    THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Honors Degree in Psychology or its equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society Professional post-graduate qualification in Educational Psychology Evidence of continuing professional development HCPC Registration  Management qualification or significant management training or commitment to work toward    Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).INDPERM