United Arab Emirates Job Openings

Cranleigh Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Technician - Performing Arts Set Designer

FULL TIME

November 12, 2024

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

27 November 2024

Job overview

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a Design & Technology Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
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, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi and the vibrant Berklee College of Music.
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. We are looking for first-class educators to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence.
Responsibilities
Role Summary:
The Technician - Performing Arts Set Designer is a vital member of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s Performing Arts department, responsible for the creative and technical aspects of set and lighting design for school performances, events, and practical exams. This role requires hands-on design work, proactive support, and collaboration with staff, students, and various departments to create immersive and engaging environments for the Cranleigh community.
Key Responsibilities:
Set & Lighting Design

Lead set and lighting design for all in-house performances, productions, concerts, and occasional external events.
Collaborate with the Director of Performing Arts, Theatre Technician, and event leaders to bring creative visions to life, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Work closely with the Marketing and Social Media teams to ensure cohesive design elements for school-wide and Performing Arts events.
Design and operate the lighting desk as needed to support event production.

School and Event Support

Partner with school teams to design visually impactful environments for special school days (e.g., WOW Days, Sports Days, National/International Day).
Offer creative assistance to departments for displays and classroom decorations that enhance the learning environment.

Resource and Facility Management

Maintain organized and safe storage of set, costume, and prop resources, managing a borrowing system and inventory of all materials.
Work with IT staff for any software needs and ensure equipment and spaces are up-to-date.

Student and Staff Engagement

Lead student and staff training in set and prop handling for performances, including a props-making CCA and safe set movement training.

Health & Safety Compliance

Conduct risk assessments for all Performing Arts activities and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
Ensure regular health and safety updates for all users of Performing Arts spaces and equipment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in set design and construction
Experience working within a school setting, such as art workshops
Skilled in creating designs that enhance both performances and learning environments

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

Fluent in English Communications skills, written, and oral
Excellent office management skills
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
Respect for all members of a school community.
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

About Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

PO Box 51072, Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

+971 4970000

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.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is located in Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of

New York University Abu Dhabi

and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent

Louvre Abu Dhabi

and the vibrant

Berklee College of Music

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, design and technology, sport and other activities such as debating, photography, coding and robotics to name but a few. Our

Instagram

and

Facebook

pages give 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.

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