Specialist Technician & Classroom Assistant: Audio-Visual (Media & Studios) - Immediate Start

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Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our unique signature programs, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school transforming young lives. 

Sunmarke is an all–through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE,‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma and Career Related Programmes. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilise cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains.

Our world-class STEAM centre offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. We run best-in-class mini-MBA programmes for our Year 10 to 13 students in conjunction with the University of Birmingham and the Peter Jones Academy, to ensure their future success in business and entrepreneurship.

We are technologically innovative and run comprehensive AI programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as deepening other subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic facilities and amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice. Sunmarke School was judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a Very Good’ school in our 3rd year of operation and ‘Outstanding’ in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in 2019. 

About you: 

We seek to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Specialist Technician & Classroom Assistant: Audio-Visual (Media & Studios)  for an Immediate start / February 2023. This is a crucial supporting position in the Design and Technology subject area.

The following items are included in the professional duties that a technician may be required to perform under the reasonable direction of the Principal. 

Main Duties 

 ·       To provide technical support to teaching staff and classes 

 ·       To adopt a flexible style in order to tackle a range of routine duties in the TV/Radio Studios and Media classrooms 

Specific Duties 

 ·       To be responsible for the department’s media equipment and loans to students/staff. 

 ·       To support students with the use of media software such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop in the classroom. 

 ·       To provide workshops for staff and students regarding the use and set up of audio and visual equipment 

 ·       To be responsible for the booking and use of the TV Studio and to support students and staff, including primary, with the use of the green screen.  

 ·       To ensure all resources are catalogued, compliant and stored safely when not in use. 

 ·       To arrange external maintenance of audio-visual resources where necessary, ensuring that repairs are carried out in a timely and cost effective manner. 

 ·       To support secondary staff with the audio visual components of their courses such as Oral examinations and Drama coursework performances. 

 ·       To develop and maintain links with professional bodies and complete ongoing training as appropriate 

 ·       To offer teaching staff training support with technical equipment 

 ·       Support lessons and work alongside teachers during designing and making activities to aid pupil progress. 

 ·       Prepare materials and/or resource packs for teachers and pupils’ design based

projects. 

 ·       To create professional promotional material for the faculty such as show reels and support with the Young Reporters blog and social media. 

 ·       To promote the faculty through the school's social media handles 

 ·       To maintain all media hardware and software within the faculty. 

 ·       To support the AV Auditorium Technician with Secondary events set up. 

 ·       To support the AV Auditorium Technician with all A/V aspects of the Secondary School Production 

 ·       To oversee the production of high-quality video recordings of the Secondary School Production, including the support of pupils in filming and post-production editing 

 ·       Carry out such other duties as reasonably fall within the purview of this post as designated by the Faculty Leader. 

Skills we are looking for: 

 ·   Excellent Communication Skills 

 ·    Excellent organisational skills  

 ·    Proficient in Editing software such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop 

 ·    Should also have a meticulous attention to detail, especially with regard to health and safety. 

 ·    Experience of working with children and/or TV production would be an advantage 

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 by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2023

Appointment Start Date: February 2023 

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate, plus resident country Police checks.