Job ID: S-AE-3249 - AV Technician

The SchoolDeira International School (DIS) is an Outstanding BSO- and KHDA-rated, award-winning school located on a beautiful campus in Festival City, Dubai. In 2023, DIS was awarded the Education Excellence Award for ‘School Team of the Year’ and is also a Platinum Award holder for ‘Best Place to Work’, reflecting our strong commitment to staff wellbeing and a thriving school community.With students aged 3–18, DIS is a not-for-profit school and part of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school is renowned for providing an outstanding, inclusive, and holistic education. Our most recent inspection highlighted the following strengths:Staff are overwhelmingly proud of the school and believe it is well led, safe, and inclusiveThe quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school is outstandingTeachers have high expectations and consistently challenge pupils to do their bestStaff feel respected, valued, and treated fairlyThe curriculum is precisely planned, well sequenced, and builds effectively on prior learningThere is a strong focus on academic progress and achievementDIS is home to a diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities, which is fundamental to the school’s community ethos. Our exceptional facilities support a holistic approach to education, with rich opportunities across sport, performing arts, technology, leadership, creativity, and academic enrichment.Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional examination results, comparable to top UK schools, and progress to leading universities worldwide. Digital literacy is embedded across the curriculum as we prepare students for the demands of a rapidly changing world.The Role: AV TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled and proactive AV Technician to join our outstanding IT team at Deira International School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching, events, and performances across a dynamic, international school environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and continuous reliability of audio-visual systems across the school, ensuring smooth delivery of lessons, performances, and whole-school events.Key Responsibilities:Set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, lighting, and projection systems for assemblies, concerts, performances, examinations, meetings, and school eventsProvide technical support for Performing Arts productions, including drama, music, dance, and rehearsalsWork closely with the Performing Arts Department to deliver technical requirements for productions and live eventsOperate and maintain campus PA and communication systemsCarry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance of AV systems, including projectors, sound systems, lighting, screens, and control equipmentTroubleshoot technical issues quickly to ensure minimal disruption to teaching and eventsManage booking and scheduling of AV equipment and facilitiesMaintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and performance logsSupport installation, relocation, calibration, and alignment of AV equipment as requiredOversee AV inventory, including accessories and consumables, and recommend repair or replacement where necessaryLiaise with and supervise external contractors when requiredSupport procurement processes in line with school proceduresEnsure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies at all timesProvide occasional L1 technical support to staff and studentsSupport evening and weekend events as requiredDeira International School, Festival City, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. An ICPC or equivalent police check, along with satisfactory