Principal Educational Psychologist

Principal Educational Psychologist

£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 Principal Educational Psychologist 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 Principal Educational Psychologist 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 (url removed) or Olly Hodgkinson (url removed) or call in on (phone number removed)