Description Head of Educational Psychology and Specialist Support (EPSS) and Principal Educational Psychologist Permanent. £67,706 to £71,621 Soulbury Scale EPP Points 11-14 per annum plus up to 3 SPA points. Excellent Relocation Package- up to £8000 A rare opportunity has arisen to join Norfolk County Council as Head of EPSS and Principal Educational Psychologist. There couldn’t be a better time to join Childrens Services at NCC with the Educational Psychology and Specialist Support (EPSS) at the heart of Norfolk’s early intervention SEND strategy. We have big ambitions to provide families with exceptional and coordinated early support via a new support model, our new Local First Inclusion programme and specialist interventions. Teams will work together in innovative school zones to improve outcomes for children. We want Norfolk to be a county where every child and young person can Flourish. You can find out more about this ambition here. This key role will have county-wide responsibility for the EPSS Service, which includes Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers, Autism and SEMH Practitioners, and a Critical Incident Team. As well as leading this multi-professional service, the role involves setting the strategic direction and leading the Service to ensuring that it delivers on the priorities and ambitions of High Needs SEND, Norfolk’s area SEND strategy, the Council’s Local First Inclusion Programme, Ofsted/CQC inspection framework and national policy relating to special educational needs and disabilities. The Head of EPSS will also ensure that Norfolk remains at the cutting edge of innovative and evidence-based practice and facilitate culture change across the SEND system, enabling the early identification and prevention of need and driving down the need for statutory intervention. You will have the following skills and experience: A Qualified Educational Psychologist, registered with HCPC Significant senior leadership and innovation experience within the Educational Psychology and SEND fields Ideally with L5 Management experience Expert knowledge of all legislation relating to SEND For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Daniel Newbolt (Assistant Director) - daniel.newboltnorfolk.gov.uk or Deborah Adams (HR Consultant)- deborah.adamsnorfolk.gov.uk Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, job-sharing, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Closing Date: 27 th November 2024 Interviews from w/c 9th December