Interim Principal Educational Psychologist (Head of Service) Competitive Interim / Agency Day Rate | Immediate Start

Closing Date: 31/03/2026, 5pm

Medway Council is seeking an experienced and highly effective Interim Principal Educational Psychologist to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight during a pivotal period of improvement and change.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader who can deliver immediate impact, drive innovation in statutory Educational Psychology functions, and support the service through a planned review aligned with wider SEND and Children’s Services reforms.

With national SEND developments and increasing demand for statutory services, Medway is entering a critical phase. We are looking for a confident, strategic, and solutions-focused leader to stabilise, strengthen, and modernise the Educational Psychology Service while longer-term transformation plans are progressed.

The Role As Interim Principal EP (Head of Service), you will provide visible and decisive leadership, ensuring statutory responsibilities are delivered to a high standard. You will play a key role in preparing the service for future redesign while maintaining strong operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide oversight and quality assurance of statutory EP functions Lead innovative approaches to increase capacity and manage rising demand Deliver a service-wide review, including recommendation...