Medical Officer

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Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.
At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are seeking a dedicated and caring Medical Officer to take a leading role in the running of the Medical Room at City of Derby Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about student welfare and committed to supporting young people to thrive.

About the Role

At City of Derby Academy, our Medical Officer plays an essential role in supporting student wellbeing and creating a school environment where every young person feels safe, cared for and ready to learn. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, providing calm, compassionate and highly organised care at the heart of our school community.

As our Medical Officer, you will:

• Lead the daily operation of the Medical Room, ensuring it remains a welcoming, well‑organised and reassuring space for students who feel unwell or require support.
• Maintain and manage first aid supplies, ensuring stock levels are monitored, equipment is up to date, and resources are always ready when needed.
• Oversee the safe coordination of student medication, ensuring all processes are followed with precision and care.
• Uphold rigorous standards of medication storage and record‑keeping, ensuring compliance, accuracy and student safety at all times.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is compassionate, highly organised and confident, with a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our students at City of Derby Academy. You’ll bring strong skills in administering first aid to young people, remain calm and reassuring under pressure, and be able to manage a busy medical room with professionalism, accuracy and care.

About City of Derby Academy
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent. Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• Students feel safe, happy and supported
• High expectations drive achievement for all
• Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here

Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01332 270450.

Further details about our school can be found on our website: Home - City of Derby Academy

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Potential Start date: As soon as possible

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.