Nottinghamshire County Council
Specialist Educational Psychologist (Strategic Lead SEMH)
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Scale A point 2-7 with an additional increment for the role (and up to 3 SPA points)
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months)
12
Hours per week
37
Work Base
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG7 2QP
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[Specialist Educational Psychologist SEMH JDPS.pdf – 163KB](Opens in a new window)
Number of posts
1
Interview date
20 October 2026
Closing Date
20 September 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing, attendance, inclusion and life chances of children and young people?
Nottinghamshire Educational Psychology Service is seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Educational Psychologist (SEMH) to join our innovative Experts at Hand programme. This exciting role combines specialist educational psychology practice with strategic leadership, helping schools, settings and services to develop inclusive, psychologically informed approaches that promote wellbeing, attendance, belonging and positive outcomes.
About The Role
You will:
- Lead the development of evidence-informed SEMH practice across schools, settings and services.
- Provide specialist consultation, advice and intervention for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Work collaboratively with schools, settings, Assistant Educational Psychologists and partner agencies to strengthen inclusion and build capacity.
- Contribute to strategic SEND developments and county-wide improvement initiatives.
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Role Dimensions
- Work closely with a range of education, health and care partners.
- Maintain strong links with the Educational Psychology Service.
- Benefit from ongoing professional supervision, peer support and CPD opportunities.
- Lead and influence practice while remaining connected to the wider EP profession.
- Help shape the future direction of SEND inclusion across the county.
About You
You will be an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist (or expecting registration shortly) with:
- A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and social justice.
- Excellent consultation and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to apply psychology at individual, group and organisational levels.
- A passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape SEMH practice across Nottinghamshire and play a key role in an ambitious SEND reform programme focused on early intervention, inclusion and improved outcomes for children and young people
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Katie Ruane on 0115 804 0769 or by email Katie.Ruane@nottscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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