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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Children & Families
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Service Area
Learning & Early Support
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Soulbury C
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Salary
Soulbury Educational Improvement Professional Scale 16-19 (£64639-£68860) + SPAs
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Advert Wording
These roles carry an additional Market Rate Supplement dependent upon experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in Kirklees Educational Psychology Service which includes the possibility of providing future non-statutory EP support to Calderdale schools through a commission under discussion.
Kirklees Council is proud to champion an ambitious, forward‑thinking Educational Psychology Service that plays a vital role in shaping brighter futures for children and young people across our diverse communities. Our leadership team genuinely recognises the expertise of Educational Psychologists (EP)— not just for statutory work, but for the transformative impact they bring to early intervention, prevention, and whole‑school development. That’s why every EP in our service enjoys a guaranteed balance of statutory and non‑statutory work, ensuring variety, creativity, and professional fulfilment.
Our service is growing rapidly, with an expanding remit and a clear mission: to drive inclusive practice and strengthen outcomes for all learners. As part of this the Educational Psychology team have played a key role in the development, implementation and embedding of our authority-wide Cluster Communities in which group of schools meet with a team of specialist SEND professionals to help build a consistent and equitable offer for children and young people with SEND in Kirklees mainstream schools. This initiative is attracting both local and national interest and is reaping benefits in relation to building SENDCO confidence and expertise as well as improving outcomes for children and young people. This is an exciting time to join us!
We are seeking dynamic, innovative educational psychologists who want to make a real difference. You’ll contribute to our core school offer while also having a role in a range of high‑profile, impactful projects, including:
Driving whole‑school Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EH&WB) approaches through our expanding Mental Health in Schools Teams (MHSTs), now supporting every mainstream school in Kirklees
Delivering ELSA training across the district, building sustainable emotional literacy support in schools
Embedding Emotion Coaching practices to strengthen relationships and behaviour support
Leading training for education settings supporting children in care, working closely with specialist teachers and inclusion workers
Delivering ELKLAN training across primary and secondary schools
Leading on support to children in care which includes working alongside our specialist children in care teachers and inclusion officers based within the team
Our work focuses on long‑term, whole‑school capacity building — and it’s gaining recognition both locally and nationally. You’ll be part of a service that is not only respected but genuinely shaping system‑wide change.
We offer a competitive salary and are looking for EPs who:
Love variety and enjoy bringing creativity into their practice
Thrive in environments that encourage growth, innovation, and professional development
Want a healthy balance of statutory and wider project work
Are excited to develop specialist interests
Value consultation and dynamic, strengths‑based assessment
Want to be part of a large, warm, and supportive team with excellent admin and IT support
Enjoy working collaboratively with Trainee EPs, Specialist Teachers, and Inclusion Workers to support vulnerable children and young people
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
Agile and flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance
High‑quality supervision with a Senior EP
Regular peer supervision and reflective practice
Team meetings and service development days
Outstanding CPD opportunities
Dedicated administrative support from our Business Support Team
Essential car user allowance
A welcoming, well‑equipped designated office based in Batley Town Hall
Kirklees values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. All members of our team have contributed to CPD and changes in EP practice around anti-racist practice. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, and particularly welcome from people from black and global majority backgrounds, disabled people and people from other diverse communities who are currently underrepresented within our profession.
Senior EP post: We welcome applications from experienced EPs who:
Relish the opportunity to play a lead part in the delivery of Educational Psychology support across schools, settings, the LA and key partners, shaping and supporting key strategic developments across the local area
Are ready to and capable of leading and managing a group of Educational Psychologists as well as having a lead area of responsibility in relation to development work
Thrive on opportunities for both personal development and growth and actively supports that of other team members
Enjoys variety and the opportunity to be creative in their practice
For any informal enquiries please email
[email protected] or telephone 01924 483744 to speak with Jayne Whitton, Principal Educational Psychologist.
For any informal enquiries please email
[email protected] or telephone 01924 483744 to speak with a member of the senior leadership team.
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Jayne Whitton is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
19 July 2026, 11:55 PM
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