JOB-20240830-393893bc
Interim Principal Educational Psychologist - Medway UK - £800 Daily - Ongoing

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Interim Principal Educational Psychologist to join our vibrant team in the dynamic region of Medway. Offering an impressive daily rate of £800, this ongoing full-time role invites you to lead and innovate within the Educational Psychology Service.

Perks and benefits:

- Daily Salary: Enjoy a generous £800 daily rate, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
- Professional Development: Access a rich programme of training and development opportunities to further enhance your skills and career.
- Flexibility: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Supportive Community: Join a welcoming and supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

What you will do:

- Lead the Educational Psychology Service by providing strategic direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological services for children and young people.
- Manage service delivery and performance, overseeing daily operations, allocating workloads, and ensuring timely completion of statutory duties such as EHCP assessments.
- Drive service improvement and transformation by identifying development areas, implementing change programmes, and improving outcomes, particularly in response to inspections or backlogs.
- Supervise and develop staff, including managing Educational Psychologists and trainees, supporting their professional growth and maintaining practice standards.
- Advise senior leaders and partners by providing expert psychological input to local authority leaders, schools, and multi-agency forums, shaping the SEND strategy.
- Ensure quality and compliance by maintaining high standards in line with the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding, and professional guidelines.
- Manage budgets and resources, overseeing financial planning, staffing, and traded services to ensure sustainability.
- Strengthen multi-agency working by collaborating with education, health, and social care sectors to deliver coordinated support for children and families.

Why Medway?
With a rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant community spirit, Medway is an excellent place to live and work. Relish in the charm of historic architecture and enjoy the wide array of leisure activities available, all while building a rewarding career. Join us and be a part of something truly impactful.

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