Music Technician – Regent International School

Overview

Technical Support For Curriculum Delivery

• Prepare and maintain music classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and performance venues to ensure lessons operate efficiently and professionally.
• Provide technical support for classroom teaching, including woodwind, brass, strings, keyboards, rock instruments, PA systems, and recording equipment.
• Support examination coursework requirements (GCSE, A Level, BTEC or equivalent), including recording, editing, and production.
• Assist staff and students in the effective use of music technology and digital audio workstations (e.g., Logic Pro, GarageBand, Sibelius, Ableton, etc.).
• Ensure specialist equipment is prepared and configured to meet lesson objectives.

Performance & Production Support

• Lead the technical setup and operation of sound, lighting, and AV systems for concerts, recitals, assemblies, productions, and whole-school events.
• Provide live sound engineering during performances.
• Work collaboratively with Drama and Dance teams on productions and large-scale showcases.
• Manage stage setup, microphones, monitors, cabling, and backstage technical requirements.
• Support rehearsals and performances, including after-school, evening, and occasional weekend events.

Instrument Maintenance & Workshop Expertise

• Take lead responsibility for the ongoing maintenance, servicing, and repair of musical instruments across both Primary and Secondary phases.
• Carry out routine in-house repairs including restringing guitars, replacing drumheads, basic brass and woodwind adjustments, percussion repairs, cable repairs, and electronic troubleshooting of amplified instruments.
• Diagnose faults in instruments and technical equipment promptly, determining whether issues can be resolved internally or require specialist external service.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop space with appropriate tools, spare parts, and safety procedures.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to extend the lifespan of instruments and reduce long-term replacement costs.
• Liaise with external technicians for piano tuning and complex repairs, ensuring quality assurance and value for money.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and inventory records to support audit, inspection, and budget planning.
• Promote student responsibility in instrument care, providing guidance on safe handling and correct storage.

Equipment & Resource Management

• Maintain, catalogue, and audit all music equipment, instruments, and digital resources.
• Oversee safe storage, transportation, and setup of instruments and staging equipment.
• Maintain recording studio facilities (where applicable), ensuring hardware and software are fully operational.
• Support departmental budget tracking related to technical resources, repairs, and replacement planning.
• Contribute to long-term equipment lifecycle planning.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all music and technical equipment complies with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine safety checks on electrical, sound, and staging equipment.
• Support risk assessments for concerts, productions, and performances.
• Ensure safe manual handling and secure storage of large instruments and technical infrastructure.
• Adhere strictly to safeguarding procedures during rehearsals, performances, and events.

Student Enrichment & Development

• Support students in developing technical skills in sound engineering, music production, and stage management.
• Assist with co-curricular clubs such as recording club, production crew, or technical theatre groups.
• Encourage student leadership within technical production teams.
• Support external performances, competitions, and community events.

Inspection Readiness & Professional Standards

• Ensure Performing Arts facilities reflect the standards expected by KHDA and British School Overseas inspections.
• Maintain organised, professional, and inspection-ready learning environments.
• Contribute positively to school tours, inspection visits, marketing events, and parent showcases.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the Performing Arts Department and the wider school community.

Safeguarding & Professional Conduct

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection in line with UAE and school policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct at all times.
• Support a culture of care, respect, and student wellbeing across the Performing Arts Department.
• ****Knowledge & Qualifications****
• Relevant qualifications in Music Technology, Sound Engineering, Music Production, Instrument Technology, or related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of live sound systems, PA equipment, microphones, and mixing desks.
• Experience using digital audio workstations (DAWs).
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within music and technical theatre environments.
• Demonstrable practical instrument repair and maintenance skills, including routine in-house repairs and electronic troubleshooting.
• ****Desirable:****
• Experience working in a school or educational environment.
• Knowledge of British curriculum music specifications (GCSE/A Level/BTEC).
• Formal training or certification in instrument repair, luthiery, brass/woodwind servicing, or electronics repair.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience in an international or Middle East context.
• ****Experience****

Essential

• Proven experience in live sound engineering and event technical support.
• Experience maintaining and repairing musical instruments and technical equipment.
• Experience managing equipment inventories and maintenance systems.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.
• ****Desirable:****
• Experience in a British curriculum school.
• Experience supporting large-scale school productions.
• Experience mentoring or training young people in technical production.

**Skills & Personal Attributes**

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Calm and solution-focused under pressure, particularly during live events.
• Practical, hands-on technical capability with confidence diagnosing and resolving instrument faults.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with staff and students.
• Proactive, reliable, and adaptable.
• Willingness to support evening and occasional weekend commitments.
• Professional and aligned with the values of a premium British international school.
• ****Application Process:****
• If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application.
• In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.
• Candidates are invited to complete our

Online Application

2026

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