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Senior Educational Psychologist

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623777

Salary Range: £59,809 - £67,526 per annum, Soulbury Senior EP Scale B 3-8, including up to 2 previously awarded SPA points will be honoured

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester; Public Service Plaza, Havant; Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 17 May 2026  

Interview Date: 9 June 2026

The Role:

Joining our Hampshire Educational Psychology (HEP) team as a Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP), you’ll step into a leadership role within a highly regarded and forward thinking service.

 

As a member of the Hampshire Leadership Team (HLT), working within one of our area teams based in Winchester, Havant or Basingstoke, you’ll play a key role in shaping the direction of the service, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the development of inclusive practices across the county.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide leadership and strategic input as a member of HEP’s supportive Hampshire Leadership Team.
  • Work in partnership with the Area Senior Educational Psychologist to take on supervision and line management responsibilities within the local Educational Psychology team.
  • Contribute to leadership and coordination of HEP-wide initiatives and projects, (for example, linked to commissioned services and/or service development plan activities).
  • Deliver an educational psychology service to school and settings.

What we’re looking for:

  • An HCPC registered, experienced Educational Psychologist.
  • A strengths-based practitioner with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
  • Experience in, or a strong interest in developing, professional and line management supervision skills.
  • A reflective and values-driven individual committed to applying psychology to help children and young people flourish.

 

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Educational Psychologist role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

  • Be part of a highly regarded, innovative, diverse, and value led service with a national profile.
  • Access structured training and development opportunities to build on your skills and feel confident in your role.
  • Enjoy a varied and stimulating workload with opportunities to shape and lead innovative and meaningful initiatives.
  • Benefit from strong administrative support, a collaborative team culture with person-centred approach, and a clear, structured and ongoing commitment to CPD.
  • Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
  • A competitive benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.   

 

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

 

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

 

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Lead Educational Psychologist, Educational Psychology Team leader, Area Lead Educational Psychologist, Educational Psychology Service Manager, Consultant Educational Psychologist, Specialist Educational Psychologist, Supervising Educational Psychologist.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

Senior Educational Psychologist Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Anna Nolan, Area Senior Educational Psychologist (West) on anna.nolan@hants.gov.uk, Jamie Coe, Area Senior Educational Psychologist (South) on jamie.coe@hants.gov.uk or Dan Taylor, Area Senior Educational Psychologist (North) on dan.taylor@hants.gov.uk or Rebecca Murphy, Principal Educational Psychologist on rebecca.murphy@hants.gov.uk

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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