About DESC Dubai English Speaking College (DESC) was awarded \xe2\x80\x9cBest School in the UAE\xe2\x80\x9d. We are a thriving, not-for-profit provider of British Secondary and Sixth Form education. To view our outstanding facilities and to see why we considered one of the best international schools in the region and beyond, please visit our website, YouTube channel, and take a virtual tour of the College. DESC seeks to recruit the very best staff who will help us to continue to provide this high standard of education. We have the following vacancy for a February start: Theatre Technician The successful applicant will have:

• Proven experience of working on the technical aspects of theatre shows.
• Experience of focusing and rigging LX for productions.
• A good knowledge of sound engineering.
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of working in an educational environment (preferred).
• Experience of working at an arts venue or similar (preferred).
• Experience of working with Midas M32 Live (or similar Midas console) (preferred).

Our Compensation and Benefits Package includes:

• Highly competitive tax-free salary
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

For further information please refer to the and Person Specification. To apply: Please send your CV to desc_recruitment@dessc.sch.ae and put the title of the role you are applying for in the subject field. Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing date for applications: Friday, 2nd February 2024 Safer Recruitment Statement DESC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining three satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during interview and may be explored further. DESC welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience Interviews will be taking place over the coming weeks.