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)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed