AV Technician

The School

Education

• 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 inclusive
• The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school is outstanding
• Teachers have high expectations and consistently challenge pupils to do their best
• Staff feel respected, valued, and treated fairly
• The curriculum is precisely planned, well sequenced, and builds effectively on prior learning
• There is a strong focus on academic progress and achievement
• DIS 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 Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, lighting, and projection systems for assemblies, concerts, performances, examinations, meetings, and school events
• Provide technical support for Performing Arts productions, including drama, music, dance, and rehearsals
• Work closely with the Performing Arts Department to deliver technical requirements for productions and live events
• Operate and maintain campus PA and communication systems
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance of AV systems, including projectors, sound systems, lighting, screens, and control equipment
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to ensure minimal disruption to teaching and events
• Manage booking and scheduling of AV equipment and facilities
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and performance logs
• Support installation, relocation, calibration, and alignment of AV equipment as required
• Oversee AV inventory, including accessories and consumables, and recommend repair or replacement where necessary
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors when required
• Support procurement processes in line with school procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
• Provide occasional L1 technical support to staff and students
• Support evening and weekend events as required