Job Description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a Performing Arts Technician - Set Designer. 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.



Minimum Education

• An Art or Design based degree
• A general education to GCSE or equivalent

Minimum Experience

• Experience in set design/building
• Experience of working within a school i.e. Art workshops Experience in creating designs to enhance both performances and learning environments

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.


This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.


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.



Main Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for set design within Cranleigh Abu Dhabi's Performing Arts department
• Provide appropriate, proactive and creative support for the School's performances and


activities such as practical exams
• Work with the school community teams to produce visually engaging environments around the


school
• To be able to design lighting and work alongside a technician to bring visions to life for


Performing Arts shows and events. It is also desirable to be able to control the lighting desk.

Specific Responsibilities

Performing Arts:

• Design and create sets & lighting for school productions and concerts
• Oversee the Set and Costume stores within the school and run the 'borrowing' system
• Liaise with the Director of Performing Arts or leader of events to achieve the creative brief of productions/concerts
• Liaise with Marketing/Social Media depts. to ensure a consistent design for Performing Arts and whole school events
• Liaise with Theatre Technicians to achieve creative vision in a timely manner
• Carry out administration tasks in that relate to being a set designer e.g. ordering scenery, props and supplies
• Liaise with the Director of Performing Arts or leader of events to oversee the use of Performing Arts facilities
• Lead students and staff to manage and support with props and set e.g. lead a props-making CCA, train students/staff how to handle and move sets during shows.

Wider school

• To liaise with staff and create visual effects to support WOW Days, Sports Days, National/International Days etc.
• Provide creative support to all users of the school's theatre and performance spaces, where requested
• Offer insight on what could possibly be needed to keep the school visually up-to-date
• Help departments with displays and classroom/corridor decoration to improve the learning environment for the students

Housekeeping

• Ensure all equipment is stored safely and is accessible to others when absent
• Ensure spaces are kept tidy and organised
• Maintain an inventory of equipment and materials held and used
• Liaise with IT staff over software requirements and system support

Health & Safety

• Ensure all health and safety requirements are met for the use of the performance spaces (including set), ensuring a risk assessment is done for all theatre/event space activities
• Attend training as required and maintain awareness of health and safety regulations specific to the spaces and equipment used
• Regularly update and advise all users (including students) of the Performing Arts spaces on the safe use of the area and equipment