Senior Educational Psychologist

Grade: Soulbury EP Scale B8 - 11 £69,957 - £74,199 Full-time/Part-Time/Permanent Closing Date: 16/10/2026 Directorate: Children's Services Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £69,957 - £74,199 (pro rata for part-time) (previous SPA points will be honored) Retention Bonus: £2000 paid annually in June and December Contract Type: : Full-time/ Part-time applicants will be considered (Permanent) Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 16/10/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 22/10/2026 (TBC) Reference: 2317 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Waltham Forest EPS encourages collaborative and flexible working, and is committed to developing EPs professional skills, whilst prioritising professional wellbeing. Waltham Forest EPS is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority. We provide varied opportunities and quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to develop areas of special interest. The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: As a Senior EP you will have a key role in supporting the Principal Educational Psychologist. You will work collaboratively as part of the senior leadership team to develop and support Experts at Hand service delivery, strategic planning, and LA initiatives. We are looking for Senior Educational Psychologists who can Provide high quality supervision to an EP team (EPs, TEPs, Asst EPs) working in schools and settings. Support the delivery of Experts at Hand across the local authority. Provide strategic support to Local Authority services (including Youth Justice Service, Virtual Schools, special schools). Support the delivery of programmes such as ELSA / MeLSA and commissioned project work. Support the development of a community psychology service team. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: You will have at least three years’ experience as a qualified Educational Psychologist and registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisf