Job Title: Principal Educational Psychologist
Salary: £65,423 - £68,884
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire (hybrid working) Some countywide travel required.
Closing Date: 5th July 2026
Interviews: 17th July 2026
Principal Educational Psychologist - Lincolnshire
This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely influential leadership role that will help shape how Educational Psychology is delivered across a whole local area.
Lead. Influence. Make a difference.
At Lincolnshire County Council, we are changing how Educational Psychology supports children and young people with SEND and we’re looking for a Principal Educational Psychologist to play a central role in that work.
This is a role with real scope. You’ll be working at scale, leading and managing an existing large and evolving commissioned service, as well as helping us build a model that is sustainable, high-quality and focused on making a difference where it matters most.
Lincolnshire is at a key point in its SEND journey, and we are looking to strengthen how we deliver:
high-quality, timely statutory advice and EHCP support
consistent, high-quality evidence-informed psychological practice
a more resilient and sustainable EP workforce
In this role, you will:
Lead and oversee a large, commissioned EP service, ensuring quality, consistency and impact across all activity
Shape and deliver a new hybrid model, building internal capacity while reducing reliance on agency provision over time
Drive a strong focus on quality, standards and improvement, helping to strengthen outcomes for children and young people
Act as a key strategic lead across SEND, influencing how services are developed locally
This is a role where your influence will be visible and where your leadership will directly shape practice across the system.
What you’ll be part of
You’ll join a SEND leadership team that is focused, honest about the challenges, and committed to improvement. Our priorities are clear:
improving the quality of EHCPs securing strong outcomes for children and young people.
strengthening partnership working across education, health and care
building a more consistent and effective SEND system
preparing for national SEND reforms
We are building on strong foundations and moving forward with a clear focus on developing a more sustainable, high-quality service that improves outcomes for children and young people with this role central to that ambition.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings both professional credibility and practical leadership.
You will:
Be a qualified, HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist
Have experience at a senior or principal level, leading services or change
Be confident working across complex systems and managing commissioned delivery models
Care about quality and getting things right, not just getting things done
Be able to work alongside others, influencing and supporting rather than directing from a distance
Above all, we’re looking for someone who is grounded, thoughtful and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Why Lincolnshire
A role with real influence and visibility
The chance to design and shape a county-wide EP model
Strong alignment with wider SEND improvement priorities
Flexible, hybrid working
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details of the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.
Interested?
If you’re ready for a role where you can lead, shape and make a lasting impact, and would like an informal discussion regards this role please contact Katie Marsden, Head of SEND, by emailing katie.marsden@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
This listing was aggregated from publicly-available sources. The employer holds an A-rated sponsor licence at the time of this listing, but sponsorship of this specific role is not guaranteed — the employer's offer and UK Visas and Immigration are the final authority. Details may have changed since our last update — verify with the employer via the Apply link.