Principal Educational Psychologist

Principal Educational Psychologist
Children’s Services | Education, Inclusion & Achievement
Soulbury 8-14 incl 3 SPA is: £65,432 – £73,412 | Full Time | Permanent
Location: Queensway House, Stockton-on-Tees
Reporting to: Service Lead, SEND Placements and Governance

Are you an experienced and forward-thinking Educational Psychologist seeking to take the next step in your career? Baltimore Consulting are proud to exclusively partner with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to appoint a dedicated Principal Educational Psychologist to lead and shape the delivery of high-quality educational psychology services across the borough.

About the Role

As Principal Educational Psychologist, you will play a key strategic and operational leadership role within our Education, Inclusion and Achievement service. You will lead a team of Educational Psychologists and Assistant EPs, ensuring that our services deliver effective, timely, and inclusive support to schools, children, families, and other professionals.
You will also contribute to borough-wide SEND improvement initiatives and work closely with other leaders to influence policy, drive innovation and secure positive outcomes for children and young people across Stockton-on-Tees.

This is an exciting time to join the service, which has been without a Principal Educational Psychologist for several years. As such, this is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the service into a new chapter—strengthening its direction, culture, and impact on the lives of children, families, and professionals across the borough.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a skilled team of Educational Psychologists and support staff.
• Oversee and develop a sustainable, high-impact traded service.
• Ensure professional standards and quality of delivery meet statutory and ethical requirements (HCPC & BPS).
• Provide clinical supervision, drive CPD, and support induction of new staff.
• Lead and contribute to SEND policy development and strategic planning.
• Undertake complex casework where appropriate, including assessment and advice.
• Build strong multi-agency partnerships across health, care, education and the voluntary sector.

About You
You’ll bring a proven track record as a Senior or Main Scale EP with at least 5 years’ experience. You’re confident leading teams, influencing strategy, and delivering services that improve outcomes for children and young people.
We are looking for a practitioner with:

• HCPC registration and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology.
• Deep understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive education, and best practice in EP services.
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, traded services and supervising professional teams.
• A passion for collaborative, child-centred practice and driving system-wide improvement.

What Stockton-on-Tees Offer

• A dynamic and supportive working environment within a forward-thinking local authority.
• Competitive salary on the Soulbury Scale 8–14 (plus 3 SPA points).
• Generous leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities.
• Access to continuous professional development and supervision.
• A chance to influence and shape educational psychology provision in a high-performing team.

How to Apply

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has appointed Baltimore Consulting as the exclusive recruitment partner for this post. To apply or to arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our dedicated consultants at Baltimore:
📧 m.driscoll@baltimoreconsultingltd.com

📞 Max Driscoll – 0117 313 7110

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd of August 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed
Be part of an ambitious and supportive council, committed to improving the lives of children and young people.

Apply now and help shape the future of inclusive education in Stockton-on-Tees.

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