Job Title: Educational Psychologist (Multidisciplinary Team Lead)
Location: North West England
Contract Type: Negotiable
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - £60,000+ p.a plus bonuses
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Educational Psychologist to lead and further develop a growing multidisciplinary service across the North West of England. This is a senior role combining strategic leadership, applied psychology, and workforce development.
You will oversee a team of Assistant Educational Psychologists, an Occupational Therapist, and Neurodivergence Specialist, ensuring the delivery of high-quality assessments, interventions, and training. The role also includes contributing to our Training Federation and our specialist mentoring service (Aroa STET).
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Service Development
* Provide professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team, promoting high standards of evidence-based practice
* Lead the ongoing development of assessment, intervention, and training services
* Ensure compliance with HCPC requirements
* Contribute to strategic planning, service innovation, and growth
* Build strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, and others across the North West
Assessment & Psychological Practice
* Undertake high-quality psychological assessments
* Apply consultation, formulation, and systemic approaches to support children and young people
* Produce clear, accessible, and impactful psychological advice and reports
* Support schools and settings to implement effective, evidence-based interventions
Training & Workforce Development
* Design and deliver training for education staff, parents, and professionals supporting the development of the Aroa Training Federation
* Contribute to capacity building within schools through consultation and organisational support
* Develop and deliver resources that promote inclusive practice and early intervention
Supervision & Team Leadership
* Provide clinical supervision Assistant EPs and wider team members
* Support staff development, appraisal, and reflective practice
* Promote a collaborative, supportive, and psychologically-informed team culture
Specialist Mentoring Service
* Work closely with the specialist mentoring service; Aroa STET, to support children and young people out of education or education via EOTIS/C
* Provide psychological guidance, formulation, and consultation to mentors
* Support the integration of mentoring within broader intervention frameworks
Person SpecificationEssential xxuwjjq Criteria
* Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology (DAppEdPsych)
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Eligibility for Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
* Post-qualification experience as an Educational Psychologist
* Strong skills in psychological assessment, consultation, and report writing
* Experience working with neurodivergent children and young people (e.g., autism, ADHD, SpLD)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What We Offer
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing, innovative multidisciplinary service
* Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance
* Ongoing CPD, supervision, and leadership development opportunities
* Supportive, forward-thinking and collaborative team culture
* Opportunities to contribute to service design and strategic direction