Specialist Educational Psychologist

Are you an experienced EP who would like the opportunity to develop your skills in strategic and organisational change? If you do, we can offer you a Specialist Educational Psychologist role at our Hastings or Eastbourne bases.

As a Specialist Educational Psychologist in East Sussex EPS, you will have the opportunity to take the lead in a specialist area of Educational Psychology work. The specific area will be identified in line with the strategic development plans for the EPS and the Education Division.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Has an Honours degree in Psychology or a qualification recognised as equivalent by a university or by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Has successfully completed a course of recognised postgraduate professional training as an Educational Psychologist
• Is registered to practice with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Have experience in leading and coordinating Educational Psychology initiatives to support strategic change
Have skills in identifying and reviewing the impact of systemic work

Working with East Sussex EPS is a rare experience in the current EP climate, as we continue to provide a link EP approach for all schools. Our service is highly regarded, and we work closely with other inclusion services in the county.

You will have innovative, friendly, and supportive colleagues, many who are skilled in using dynamic assessment and person-centred approaches. You’ll be working in a beautiful and varied environment, including coastal, rural, and urban, with each presenting unique challenges and rewards

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at Cavendish House in Hastings on Monday 06 July 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please Rosie Hitchings (Principal Educational Psychologist) on 07867 526655 or email ***email_hidden*** or Fran Leach (Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist) on 07701 279746 or email [email protected]

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex!

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.