Vacancy Details

Join Sefton Council as Senior Educational Psychologist!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of Sefton’s children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Sefton Council is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Educational Psychologist as part of our Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

This is your chance to help shape Sefton’s EP service, grow your skills, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive community.

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

Feedback from a Sefton Parent:

“It is so reassuring to see a clear report that fully takes into account all of the areas my daughter struggles in and the suggestions to help support her.

It reassured me that this report will follow my daughter into high school, and it is also reassuring to feel heard and listened to, when I know my daughter best.”

 Apply Now! If you are passionate about educational psychology and ready to take on a leadership role, we want to hear from you. Join Sefton Council and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in service delivery and the well-being of our community.

Interview date week commencing 26th August 2025

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.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.