Job Title: Maingrade Educational Psychologist
Salary: £49,215 - £59,809 per annum
Soulbury A 3-8 plus up to 3 SPA points (existing SPA points will be transferred)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Cumberland-Wide (location to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking to recruit two Main Grade Educational Psychologists to join Cumberland's Psychology Service. The service provides support to schools and settings across North and West Cumbria, including the Lake District. We are a high-performing, friendly team that offers a balance of intellectual challenge, belonging, and camaraderie. We value opportunities to learn and develop together, supporting one another through regular peer support and working to build a strong community of practice.
The team provides salaried placements for Trainee EPs and Assistant EPs, as well as employing Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Officers to work alongside us.
We have excellent relationships with our schools and provide various flexible models of service delivery, including for example, consultative approaches. The team regularly contribute to whole school and systemic support, including ELSA training/supervision.
We are keen to hear from qualified or soon to be qualified colleagues who would appreciate the opportunity to share their ideas to enhance and develop our work.
These roles are available on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance outcomes for children, schools, and families by applying psychology to promote inclusion and improve quality of life.
- Act as the named Educational Psychologist for a group of schools/settings, delivering high-quality, efficient services.
- Provide expert advice to support Cumberland Council’s statutory commitments and priorities.
- Collaborate with other agencies and partners to ensure coordinated, integrated service delivery.
- Champion person-centred approaches to engage children, young people, and their families.
- Contribute to the development of Cumberland Psychological Service, including performance improvement initiatives and cross-team support.
- Maintain HCPC standards, engage in supervision and appraisal, and uphold professional development.
- Promote awareness of the service’s achievements and foster community engagement.
Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change and shape a better future for our communities. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Dr Heather Swain by email at [email protected]
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 18/09/2026
- Interview date: 28/09/2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
