Job Description

Job Introduction

We would love to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to our creative, friendly, and supportive service. Following the retirement of several valued colleagues, we have opportunities for new team members to help shape the future of educational psychology in Staffordshire.

Why Join Staffordshire EPS?

Children and families are at the heart of all we do: Our work is driven by a commitment to improving the lives of children and families across Staffordshire. We work systemically with schools, families and partners so support is holistic, inclusive and has measurable impact. Innovative practice: We're central to Staffordshire's new

Enhanced Assess-Plan-Do-Review (EAPDR)

pathway; using psychology in a preventative, collaborative and creative way, such as using MAPS and PATHS, rather than formal report writing. Impact at scale: Join nationally recognised programmes: our EP-led literacy approach, local and regional

school non-attendance

projects, and joint work with the

Virtual School

for care-experienced children.

ELSA

and district-commissioned non-attendance work are two in-demand examples. Supportive team culture: You'll join a diverse, passionate team of Seniors, EPs TEPS and Assistants who value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Comprehensive induction, regular peer supervision, and vibrant CPD, including

two CPD weeks each year

. Your practice matters: Whether you're bringing experience, newly qualified or due to qualify in September 2026, we will support you to develop your practice and pursue your professional specialisms through development groups and research, and provide progression support for SPAs.

What We Offer

Salary:

Soulbury A3-8 + up to 3 SPAs (progression supported).

Working environment:

Mixed urban/rural practice; essential car user allowance; mileage & travel time policy.

Professional growth:

Protected peer supervision time; CPD budget & CPD weeks; research and development groups; pathways for specialisms (e.g., literacy, non-attendance, care-experienced).

Flexibility & wellbeing:

Hybrid working, flexi-time, and a proactive Senior overseeing your induction and your practice development.

Inclusion:

A service committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice--applications welcomed from under-represented groups.

Main Responsibilities

You will join a district team and work collaboratively with other team and service members, and with multi-agency colleagues to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by:

Working preventatively with a patch of schools through our traded package and SCC EAPDR process Supporting children and families in the Early Years Contributing to the Statutory process through EHC assessments Collaborating on research, service and practice development Contributing to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA, Children's homes Taking part in a vibrant CPD programme and twice yearly CPD weeks, and supporting practice development of teams and colleagues Taking part in service development work on (for example) SCERTS, implementation science, equality and diversity



The Ideal Candidate

What We're Looking For

An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Recognised postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or eligibility upon qualification A collaborative practitioner who values consultation, prevention and evidence-informed practice--and is eager to keep learning.
I feel well supported by my team and supervisor, and really value working closely with others in the service on commissions and projects. I feel I can be flexible and creative in my work and that my supervisor will always have my back and support me to do so - which I really value!

-- Current Team Member, Service feedback May 2025


Ready to make a difference?

We'd love to hear from you. For more information, or an informal chat, contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist: melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk | 07970 460188


Interviews will be held on the 21st November 2025.


Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Staffordshire.

Our Recruitment Process:

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.


About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.


Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:


We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people.


We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.


In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities


As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.