Senior Educational Psychologist - 2 Posts

Salary: Soulbury Points 4-7 (plus 3 Possible SPA Points)
Location: The Council house/Working from Home
Hours: 2 Posts Totalling 1.7 FTE Post 1 x 37+ hours Post 2 1 x 26 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
DBS Requirement: No
Closing Date: 18/10/2026

We are a super friendly and supportive team of Educational Psychologists working in Derby City. We work closely and collaboratively with specialist teachers, advisors, education officers and early years practitioners to bring a psychological perspective to understanding children and young people, our communities and schools. We have a positive work culture and enjoy good relationships with other LA teams and schools and settings.

We are delighted to be advertising for two new Senior Educational Psychologists to join our management team. We are increasing the number of Assistant Educational Psychologists within the service and we would love for you to join us to support our Assistant EPs and provide leadership and support for the service.

As a service we are moving towards providing support to clusters of schools and will be part of the new experts at hand approach. If you join us now you can help to develop our new offer and support our EPs and Assistant EPs to deliver it.

We are looking for innovative and experienced educational psychologists who enjoy multi-agency working.

You would be expected to be able to carry out in-person visits to schools, homes and settings in Derby and also attend in-person meetings and training but some tasks lend themselves to home working and some meetings are online. If you prefer working from an office we have dedicated desks in the Council House. The Council House interior received a national award from the British Council for Offices and includes large welcoming public spaces, the council chamber, a café, bookable meeting rooms with video conferencing technology, kitchens, break-out areas and office space.

Derby City council offers genuine flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance and as a LA employee you will have access to CPD and supervision.

Derby is a multi-cultural city with a diverse population. We hope you will consider joining us.

For an informal discussion about the Educational Psychology Service contact Eleanor Moore on eleanor.moore@derby.gov.uk

Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.
Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website

The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on Monday 26 October 2026
Interview location: Council House

If you would prefer to apply using your CV, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it along with your CV toEleanor.Moore@derby.gov.uk

Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted; this can be found at the bottom of the advert.

We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk. This is optional and will not affect your application.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk

Please see here for Job Description
Please see here for Person Specification
Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
Please see Equalities Form for CV Applications here