Educational Psychologist

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Educational Psychologist
• Job Location: Shire Hall
• Salary: £53,554 - £63,638 per annum + £3,000 Welcome Payment
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 27/09/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 14134
• This post is not open to job share

About the Role

We are expanding Gloucestershire's Educational Psychology Service and are seeking Educational Psychologists to join our highly regarded and growing team. With additional funding secured through to 2027, these opportunities will support the continued development of our consultative model of service delivery and our commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people across the county.

We currently have a number of opportunities available, including permanent and fixed-term positions, with six two-year fixed-term posts supporting the "Experts at Hand" programme. We welcome applications from experienced Educational Psychologists as well as those who will be qualifying in Autumn 2027.

As an Educational Psychologist within Gloucestershire, you will have the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of work that extends beyond statutory duties. We are passionate about consultative approaches and believe psychologists are most effective when they have the time and opportunity to build relationships within schools and settings, contribute to workforce development, and apply psychology at both an individual and strategic level.

All Educational Psychologists contribute to strategic areas of development led by specialist leads, including mobility and transition, removing barriers to learning, communication and interaction, resilience and emotional wellbeing, and supporting vulnerable groups. This includes involvement in highly valued programmes such as Mental Health in Schools, ELSA, ELKLAN, school capacity-building initiatives, and training and conference provision for SENCOs.

About You

We are looking for flexible, creative and solution-focused Educational Psychologists who are passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.

You will be enthusiastic about the role of educational psychology in creating meaningful change and recognise the value of both high-quality casework and wider systems-based approaches. You will be committed to consultative ways of working and keen to apply psychological principles strategically through workforce development, organisational change and partnership working.

You will be a collaborative team player who enjoys building positive relationships with schools, families and multi-agency partners, whilst bringing energy, innovation and professional curiosity to your practice.

About Us

Gloucestershire's Educational Psychology Service forms part of STEPS (Specialist Teaching and Educational Psychology Service), a friendly, supportive and innovative team of Educational Psychologists and Advisory Teachers. We work closely with schools, settings and SEND specialists across the county to promote child development, learning and inclusion.

Our service is recognised for its strong consultative approach and commitment to relationship-based practice. We are passionate about ensuring Educational Psychologists have the time to undertake meaningful work within schools and settings while contributing to strategic projects and workforce development initiatives that make a lasting difference.

Joining our service means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive team that values professional growth, innovation and wellbeing. We offer:

• The opportunity to work within an expanding and forward-thinking Educational Psychology Service.
• Weekly project and strategic work opportunities as a core part of the role.
• Managed workloads and limits on EHCNA work.
• Career progression opportunities and specialist lead roles.
• A reduced contact area and dedicated development time for newly qualified Educational Psychologists.
• A strong programme of CPD, induction, supervision and peer support.
• Dedicated administrative support, allowing you to focus on applying psychology.
• A diverse range of work across both rural and urban communities within Gloucestershire.
• A highly competitive reward package, including Soulbury A Scale 5-10 plus 3 SPA points, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, generous annual leave entitlement, and a welcome package (subject to conditions).

Open Evening: Online briefing session via Microsoft Teams on 17 September 2026.

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 5 October 2026

For an informal discussion about the role or to book a place at the Open Evening, please contact Greg Cotton, Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist, at greg.cotton@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

What Our Educational Psychologists Say

"The range of work here at GCC really is a selling point."

"Having a patch of schools means you can build relationships."

"The variety of work and the autonomy to work in the way that feels right for the situation is a real strength."

"Opportunities for joint working and learning from each other."

"The support provided to newly qualified Educational Psychologists is incredibly helpful."

"CPD opportunities and summer project work are excellent."

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Educational Psychologist - Job Profile

This Position is subject to a DBS check.

The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.