Soulbury Senior Educational Psychologist Scale B 3-5 (plus up to 3 SPA points).
Vacancy type: Permanent.
Work pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week.
Work base: Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG182TA.
Working arrangements: Hybrid.
Number of posts: 1.
Interview date: 5 May 2026.
Closing date: 26 April 2026 23:55.
The Children and Families Department
We take a strengths-based approach to working with children, young people, families and partner agencies – “Our Nottinghamshire Approach”.
About the role
Due to the expansion of the Nottinghamshire Educational Psychology Service, we are looking for a Senior Educational Psychologist to join our Senior Leadership Team. This post expands the current structure.
Our Notts EPS Team
* Dynamic, fully staffed team with experienced and newly qualified EPs, plus Trainee and Assistant EPs.
* Committed to early intervention, inclusion and relational ways of working that make a difference.
Senior Leadership Team
* Drives strategic direction of Notts EPS.
* Invests in people; values supervision, peer support, curiosity, psychological safety.
* Works collaboratively and visibly, modelling strength-based practice and shared responsibility.
* Supports growth as a resilient service with clear identity and purpose.
* Leads work aligned with council ambitions for equity, inclusion, positive life outcomes.
* Promotes high-quality, accessible Educational Psychology Service.
What We Are Looking For
* Dynamically minded individual keen to join collaborative leadership team.
* Ability to lead, support and guide the Educational Psychology Service.
* Strong personal resilience and decision-making, facilitating problem-solving in complex situations.
* Strong application of psychology to support inclusion of vulnerable children (SEND, care, youth justice).
What Notts EPS We Can Offer You
* Regular psychological supervision and collaborative leadership involvement.
* Opportunity to lead and shape an expanding service with statutory duties.
* Regular continuing professional development.
* Lead strategic projects across SEND Partnership and other local collaborations.
* Supportive and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, job share or part-time options.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
* A welcoming, inclusive workplace.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Flexible working for work‑life balance.
* Generous leave.
* Community impact.
Contact
For an informal discussion, contact Stella Lawlor or Katie Ruane by phone at 0115 977 2924 or by email at Stella.Lawlor@nottscc.gov.uk or Katie.Ruane@nottscc.gov.uk.
Additional Information
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council is accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and offers a job share scheme for full-time posts.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Our council strongly encourages applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy, maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond Equalities Act requirements.
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