Principal Educational Psychologist

We work closely with the Virtual School and College, contributing to innovative supervision models, engaging training and impactful therapeutic support. Our Multi-Element Plan consultations and EHC assessment processes champion inclusion, co-production and genuinely listening to families. Committed to development We value growth at every stage - supporting trainee EP placements, offering high-quality CPD, and ensuring you have the space and support to continually develop your practice and leadership. Your Leadership Role As our Principal Educational Psychologist, you'll play a key role in shaping the vision for our service and championing positive experiences for children and young people across BCP. You will:

• Lead and develop an ambitious and compassionate vision for the Educational Psychology Service.
• Lead and develop a service delivery in line with 'Experts at Hand' and the SEND reforms.
• Oversee recruitment, supervision and performance management to ensure we deliver high-quality, timely support.
• Promote early intervention, inclusion and strengths-based practice in line with our current strategic plans and objectives
• Ensure robust evaluation, quality assurance and accessibility across the service.
• Lead commissioning activity to support effective service delivery and meet financial goals.
• Contribute to strategic developments across Children's Services, particularly our Inclusion and Belonging agenda.
• Strengthen partnerships with schools, Public Health, the NHS and wider SEND teams, sharing psychological insight across the system.
What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who is not only highly skilled, but thoughtful, collaborative and committed to making a positive difference., At BCP Council, we believe every child and young person deserves to thrive - and we know the right leadership in Educational Psychology can help make that happen. If you're passionate about inclusion, excited by innovation, and looking for a place where your expertise will genuinely be valued, we'd love to welcome you to our team. In this video, Lisa Linscott, Director of Education & Skills, and Jeanette Yorke, Head of SEND, share their vision for the service and explore the exciting opportunity to join us as our Principal Educational Psychologist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpK3ye9JuUU Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.


• A postgraduate qualification in Educational Psychology and HCPC registration.
• Experience as a Local Authority senior or principal EP (or equivalent), leading and developing services that improve outcomes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - someone who can inspire, support and work alongside others.
• A passion for partnership working across education and multi-agency teams.
• Confidence using data to guide decisions and shape services.
• A commitment to truly hearing and valuing the voices of children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of financial and budget management.
• A belief in reflective practice, supervision and coaching as tools for growth.
  
  At BCP Council, we believe every child and young person deserves to thrive - and we know the right leadership in Educational Psychology can help make that happen. If you're passionate about inclusion, excited by innovation, and looking for a place where your expertise will genuinely be valued, we'd love to welcome you to our team., BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people., Children's social care Could you play a part in delivering an outstanding service that improves the lives of the children in our community? If so, BCP Children's Services is looking for you. To transform and improve our services we are looking for committed and resilient social care professionals who will be fully supported to become the best practitioner that they can whilst developing a meaningful career. We are looking for colleagues to join us who think big, enjoy a challenge and can bring fresh ideas to our services in order to help enhance the lives of our local children in childhood and beyond. We want the best possible outcomes for children and young people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Our children's services teams aim to create the right environment for social work to flourish and for our children and young people to achieve their goals and ambitions. If you're dedicated to making a real difference, have the skills, experience and commitment and if you want to be part of a team where your efforts and contributions will be noticed, we want to hear from you.


• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working options
• A wide range of professional development and training
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Local discounts and a comprehensive Wellbeing Programme
• Relocation support up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Generous annual leave
• And of course, you'll be living and working in the stunning BCP area - miles of golden beaches, the Jurassic Coast, and the New Forest all on your doorstep.