Medical Officer at City of Derby Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CDA/97992

Location

Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£22,386.00 - £22,736.00 Annually (Actual)
The salary advertised is for working 39 weeks per year (term time). The full time equivalent salary is £25,917 - £26,322 FTE

Closing Date

8:00am, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Officer to join our team at City of Derby Academy.

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.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.

• High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

• A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

• Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

• Driving social change through education.

• Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

• Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.