* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Salary: Soulbury Band A SCP 3 - 8, £47,688 - £57,954 (plus the potential to apply for 3 SPA points)
* Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* DBS Check: Enhanced
* Closing Date: 15/03/2026 at 23:59
* Reference: EE/26/331884
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people — especially in communities where your impact matters most?
Do you want to work somewhere where Educational Psychologists are genuinely valued, listened to, and invested in?
If so, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
We know the national recruitment picture is challenging, so we've taken real steps to create a service where EPs can thrive. We are building a team that is innovative, empowered, and supported — and we're looking for committed Educational Psychologists who want to help shape the future with us.
Our Educational Psychologists have a balance of project work, training and statutory work, working collaboratively with parent and carers, educational setting staff and other partners, to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. The service also leads and contributes to wider SEND initiatives, such as ELSA and EBSA training in addition to providing critical incident support. We also work directly with Sefton's Virtual School.
Together, we're committed to improving the lives of children and young people in Sefton by ensuring every child has the best possible education. With this goal in mind, we have made a significant investment to the Special Educational Needs (SEND) service in Sefton. In support of our growth, we are recruiting to a number of positions within our Educational Psychology Service, which includes the appointment of main grade Educational Psychologists.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, and possess the skills and experience required, we invite you to apply for this post. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the ongoing improvement of SEND outcomes in Sefton during this exciting time of growth and transformation.
Why Sefton?
Sefton is a diverse and exciting place to live and work. It is well-connected with public transportation, such as buses and trains, making it easy to get around, particularly into Liverpool. Sefton is situated on the coast, with a stunning coastline stretching 22 miles, and is home to several beaches, including Formby Beach and Crosby Beach – known for the Anthony Gormley sculpture 'Another Place. Sefton has many green spaces and nature reserves, including Ainsdale Sand Dunes, Lunt Meadows, and Formby Red Squirrel Reserve.
It is home to nearly 280,000 people, to thousands of businesses and world-famous events. Whether you're a family with children or a young professional, Sefton has something to offer, making it an ideal place to live and work.
As an educational psychologist working in Sefton you can expect to have:
* Support from a warm, dynamic, and committed team of psychologists
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Regular clinical and peer group supervision
* Use of Q interactive along with a wide range of other assessment tools, resources and materials
* Opportunities to work directly with Sefton's Virtual School
* Opportunities to undertake project work and training with other members of the team, including EBSA and NVR, and training with parents/carers
* Full flexibility of working from home, office, or elsewhere, and having supervision and meetings in person or virtual
We want all our staff to feel supported and valued. As a Sefton employee, you will receive/have access to:
* Up to 33 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays
* The opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu
* An enhanced sick pay scheme
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
* An Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues
* Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
* Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* A free and confidential employee counselling service and CBT sessions
* A generous car mileage scheme
* A pension scheme with employers contribution
* Free parking at office bases
We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have so please contact Catherine Gilhooley, Head of SEND and Inclusion ) or Nadine Carroll, Assistant Director of Children's Services, Education Excellence ) for an informal chat.
Closing date for applications is 15th March 2026 with interviews likely to take place week commencing 23rd March 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we recieve a high volume of applications.
We will contact you to arrange an interview.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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