Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist

Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist

Job Reference: SOL/TP/196/2241

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Soulbury Scale B 4-7 £61,721 - £66,156 (with up to 3 SPA points, £70,265) and market forces up to £74,403, pro rata, per annum. Previously awarded SPAs will be recognised, up to 3 SPA.

Working Hours: 18.5 per week

Closing Date: 14/06/2026

Job Type: Psychological services

Sector: Local Councils

Job Introduction

Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist (permanent)

We can offer competitive rates of pay, in addition to a wide range of exciting workstreams and employee benefits including:

• Generous annual leave (33 days)
• Numerous flexible working options
• Payment of HCPC registration
• Opportunity to buy additional leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, local government pension scheme and more.

We are looking to appoint a permanent Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist on either a part time or job share basis, enabling you to balance this role with your personal commitments and/or consultancy based work.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of educational psychological services to schools, families and the wider community.
• Supervise and support staff, particularly those in the early stages of their career.
• Support the leadership team with systemic opportunities that arise in the borough.
• Lead on workstreams or areas of research and develop expertise in chosen professional interests.
• Engage in regular quality supervision and shared team learning to promote professional practice.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• Recognised postgraduate training and a qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Awarded three SPAs (or equivalent in private practice).

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have a driving licence and be a car owner; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants. A DBS check and a pre employment medical check are required. The role requires fluency in English as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.