Principal Educational Psychologist - STR07742
Stirling Councils Schools, Learning and Education Service seeks to appoint a motivated and dynamic individual to the permanent post of Principal Educational Psychologist. This role involves strategic leadership and management of the Educational Psychology Service, Parent and Family Support team, and a wide range of service-delivery and strategic activities.
As Principal Educational Psychologist, you will work closely with colleagues and key partners to lead, develop, and promote the Educational Psychology service and Parent and Family Support team. Your strategic responsibilities include improving children's mental health and wellbeing, nurturing approaches, care-experienced young people, promoting inclusion and equalities, and children's rights. The role requires strong leadership, management, and excellent communication skills. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, values-led individual committed to positive outcomes for children and young people.
The Principal Educational Psychologist is part of the extended senior leadership team within the Schools, Learning and Education Service, with the Educational Psychology service within the Inclusion and Early Years team.
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) is required. Applications are invited from suitably qualified educational psychologists. Further details are available in the job description.
The Service is located in Stirling, a beautiful city in Scotland's central belt with excellent commuter links.
If you wish to discuss the post, please contact the Service Manager for Inclusion and Early Years.
The successful candidate will need to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If progressed after interview, you will need to complete the form and verification process, which Stirling Council requires candidates to fund.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Mental Health Care
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