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Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are seeking to appoint a Performing Arts Technician - Set Designer for our award winning team. The successful candidate will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience of set design/building
• Experience of working within a school i.e. Art workshops
• Experience of creating designs to enhance both performances and learning environments

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, energetic and passionate individual to assist with the creative/design requirements of the Performing Arts Faculty and to support creatively with visual displays (murals, learning areas) and events across the school.
The closing date for applications is 30th September 2024 but applications will be reviewed as they are received and the School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.
About Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, we have a beautiful, bespoke campus situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the magnificent Saadiyat Beach, as well as the extraordinary Louvre Abu Dhabi.
In addition to the broad academic curriculum, our daily routine offers a wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of talents in fine arts, performing arts, music, sport and other activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding and debating to name but a few. Check out our Facebook page to get an even better idea of day-today life at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.
We are looking for first class teachers to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence. Attractive packages will reflect the professionalism of our staff and the value we place on them.
Application Process
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi provides a truly transformative experience in which intellectual, artistic, sporting, spiritual and social development is at the heart.
Based on the community and family-oriented ethos of Cranleigh UK, one of England’s leading independent schools founded in 1865, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opened on Saadiyat Island in September 2014.
Now in our eighth year with a pupil population of over 1,800 spanning Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13, we are proud to be rated as Outstanding by ADEK and ranked in the top 100 Private Schools around the world and in the top 15 Private Schools in the Middle East.
Our educational philosophy centres on the unique talents of each child, recognising and nurturing the innate ability in every individual. Through our supportive family atmosphere, we aim to produce grounded young men and women capable of tackling life’s challenges with confidence, determination and courage.
Teaching and learning at Cranleigh is innovative. The academic team is expected to be energetic, engaging and able to introduce fresh creative ideas into every lesson.
Our focus on innovation is clearly evidenced in our Sixth Form Programme. Sixth Formers at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are taught using both traditional and Harkness style methods, and study the Extended Project Qualification alongside A Levels and BTECs. Creative opportunities for leadership development, career planning and work experience ensure students gain the insight, confidence and skills required to support their university applications, and ultimately their future lives in the workplace.
We are looking for first class teachers to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence. Attractive packages will reflect the professionalism of our staff and the value we place on them.