Description
"I move on, due to international relocation, with huge gratitude for my ten years with Surrey Educational Psychology Service. I feel lucky to have worked with some exceptional Educational Psychologists and within a supportive and dedicated team of Senior Educational Psychologists. The opportunities within the service have given me a distinct sense of purpose in my role which has remained a constant within the ever-changing landscape of Educational Psychology." Anna, Are Senior Educational Psychologist.
Are you an experienced and passionate Educational Psychologist ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Educational Psychologist to join our leadership team, delivering psychological services for children and young people across the county.
The position has a competitive salary of Soulbury Scale B: £65,432 - £69,399 per annum, pro-rata to £39,259 - £41,639 for 21.60 per week, with up to 3 SPA points. There is the option to make the role up to full-time hours with main grade EP work.
Our Offer to You
1. London Fringe Area allowance of £939 per annum
2. Essential Car User Lump Sum Allowance of £963 per annum
3. 26 days' holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
4. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
5. A generous local government salary related pension
6. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
7. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
8. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
10. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
11. A strong, values-driven service culture
12. Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
13. Opportunities to lead innovative projects and influence policy
14. Access to high-quality supervision and professional development
15. A commitment to wellbeing and reflective practice
16. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join us. Our service sits within the newly formed Early Intervention and Prevention Service, working in close partnership with specialist Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, physical and sensory support teams, and wider agencies. Together, we're developing a Team Around the School approach - focusing on whole-school, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful culture and practice change.
We are proud to have recently expanded our traded offer whilst also retaining a core offer to settings with a focus on the meaningful inclusion of children and young people in their local community. We maintain strong links with the Educational Psychology training providers through Associate Tutor and Course Director roles.
Key responsibilities as a Senior Educational Psychologist include:
17. Providing leadership and supervision to a team of Educational Psychologists
18. Contributing to strategic planning and service development
19. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services to schools, families, and settings
20. Leading on specialist areas such as early years, Team Around the School and a Targeted offer for children and young people
21. Collaborating with multi-agency teams to promote positive outcomes for children and young people
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
22. Qualified Educational Psychologist, registered with the HCPC
23. Substantial experience in applying psychology in education and Local Authority settings
24. Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a commitment to inclusive practice
25. Confidence in supporting colleagues and contributing to service development
26. A collaborative, creative, and evidence-informed approach
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions:
27. Please tell us about what motivates you to take on a senior role within Educational Psychology, and how do your values align with our commitment to inclusive practice and early intervention?
28. Please describe your experience in leading or supervising Educational Psychologists or other professionals. How have you supported their development and ensured high-quality service delivery?
29. Please tell us about a time you contributed to strategic planning or service development within an education or local authority setting. What was your role, and what impact did your contribution have?
30. Please describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with multi-agency teams to support children or young people. What approach did you take, and what were the outcomes?
31. How do you ensure your practice is informed by evidence and current psychological research? Please give an example of how you've applied this in your work to promote positive outcomes.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26.10.2025 with interviews planned for the 4th and 5th November 2025.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Surrey.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,