AV Specialist for JESS Performing Arts

JESS Dubai is a leading British International School in the UAE, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). Recognised globally, JESS is consistently ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 in the world.

We are incredibly proud of the results achieved by our students. JESS has soared to the top 1% in global IB rankings and, every year, celebrates students achieving the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, placing them among the top 0.02% worldwide. An impressive 85% of BTEC students gain the maximum grades possible of D*D*D*, and our GCSE results remain strong with our average outcomes seeing 30% graded 9, 54% graded 8-9, 77% graded 7-9 and 92% graded 6-9. This reputation and these outcomes are forged through the high, exacting expectations we have of our staff and students.

JESS strives to be a regional leader in academics, pastoral care, digital innovation, and co-curricular opportunities. Our teachers go the extra mile to support our ambition for students to make a difference in the world. We promote a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, respect, integrity, and care.

The reality of aspiring to these standards for a JESS teacher is that: there are high expectations regarding commitment to continuing professional development and standards of classroom practice; teachers must be fully involved within a busy, demanding system of pastoral care; exceptionally high standards of student progress and attainment are expected to be maintained; and all staff fully contribute to our world-class co-curricular programme.

The rewards are considerable: working with motivated, polite, and eager-to-learn students; opportunities to advance professional credentials through extensive CPD; being part of a school that leads in tech and digital innovation; and joining a team that achieves outstanding academic outcomes with a diverse, non-selective cohort. 

At JESS we promote a supportive learning environment where students always feel determined to do their best.

JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary School is seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and driven AV Specialist for Performing Arts

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional technical, creative, and production support across all Performing Arts and whole school events. This role blends strong technical expertise with creative leadership to elevate the quality of performances and ensure seamless, professional delivery. The successful candidate will work across both JESS sites (Arabian Ranches and Jumeirah), with the majority of time based at Arabian Ranches, supporting the Performing Arts team, the wider school community, and all events requiring AV expertise. 

The AV Specialist is responsible to the Head of Performing Arts for the coordination, use, and development of practical resources and facilities within the department. This includes providing guidance and support to meet the practical requirements of the Performing Arts curriculum or events. The role also shares responsibility for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment for all technical support services. 

At JESS we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these principles.

All staff are totally committed to working together to ensure that each of our students receive the best possible education where students are consistently challenged to be the best that they can be.

As part of our commitment to our staff's personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will:

• be a fully qualified and experienced AV Technician with a relevant qualification and experience
  

• have a strong knowledge of AV systems, equipment, and technical theatre vocabulary

• has an ability to design and execute AV systems for productions

• lead technical rehearsals with confidence
  

• be committed to personal professional development and has relevant recent professional development that qualifies them for this role
  

• be committed to collaborating with other staff members and building strong relationships
  

• be committed to safeguarding and child protection
  

• be able to contribute to extracurricular activities and school community events
  

All applications for this role must be supported by a current CV and online JESS application form.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Closing Date is 25 October 2026

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

JESS is totally committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to ongoing safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures including identity checks, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment n and criminal background checks namely satisfactory police clearance certificates for all counties in which a successful candidate has resided including home country is required. For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK the most recent Enhanced DBS and an updated International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) is required. All candidates will require as a minimum 2 satisfactory professional references, which will be verified. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.