AV & Production Technician - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi invites applications for an AV & Production Technician to join our school from August 2026. This role supports our performing arts and events programmes, delivering sound, lighting and AV for concerts, assemblies and large-scale productions.

The ideal candidate has experience with live sound, theatre lighting, event production and maintaining AV systems, with a focus on delivering high professional standards across school events.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in AV, technical theatre, events or performing arts support.
• Experience with live events, concerts and productions involving multiple performers.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot the school's AV equipment (sound, lighting, projection, recording).
• Set up, operate and strike AV gear for assemblies, productions, performances and events.
• Provide technical support to staff, students and external providers during events.
• Maintain theatre and performing arts equipment and ensure readiness year-round.
• Support livestreaming, recording and multimedia needs for events.

Skills

Live sound

Theatrical lighting

Event production

Audio-visual systems

Livestreaming

Education

Diploma/Degree or Professional Qualification in AV Technology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is delighted to invite applications for an exceptional AV & Production Technician to join our school from August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking educator who can inspire and contribute fully to our vibrant co-curricular programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic technical professional to support one of the UAE's leading school performing arts and events programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of concerts, productions, assemblies, sporting events, parent events and wider school activities, whilst maintaining and developing the School's audio-visual, sound and lighting infrastructure. We are seeking an individual with experience in live sound, theatrical lighting, event production and audio-visual systems. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable supporting the day-to-day technical needs of a busy school as they are managing the sound and lighting requirements of large-scale musical productions, performances and concerts. The closing date for applications is 5th May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the School reserves the right to make an appointment earlier should an exceptional candidate be identified.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & AV Operations

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot the School's AV equipment, including sound, lighting, projection and recording systems.
• Set up, operate and strike AV equipment for assemblies, productions, performances, concerts, examinations and School events.
• Provide technical support to staff, students and external providers during events and performances.
• Support classroom and meeting room technology where required.
• Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and recommend replacement or upgrade requirements.

Performing Arts & Productions

• Take lead responsibility for the operation, programming and maintenance of theatrical lighting systems, sound systems and production technology used across the School.
• Design, programme and operate lighting and sound for major School productions, concerts, dance shows and musical theatre performances.
• Support the technical requirements of large-scale productions, including those involving live orchestras, multiple performance spaces and external performers.
• Work alongside the Director of Performing Arts, Music and Drama teams to develop technical production plans and ensure professional standards are maintained.
• Manage rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performance runs from a sound, lighting and stage management perspective.
• Maintain all theatre, auditorium and performing arts technical equipment, ensuring operational readiness throughout the academic year.
• Support recording, livestreaming and multimedia requirements for performances and School events.

Events & Community Engagement

• Provide AV support for parent events, open days, graduations, conferences and community events.
• Support marketing and communications teams with audio, visual and recording requirements.
• Assist with livestreaming, recording and broadcasting of School events where required.

Health & Safety

• Ensure all AV and production equipment is operated safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and report any defects.
• Maintain safe working practices in performance spaces, theatres and event venues.

General

• Support the wider Operations and Performing Arts teams as required.
• Participate in School events outside of normal working hours where operationally required.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures and equipment guides to support continuity of service.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as reasonably requested by the School.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role

• Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology or a related field.
• Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

• 3-5 years' experience in an Audio Visual, Technical Theatre, Production, Events or Performing Arts support role.

Nature Of Relevant Experience Required

• Experience working with professional audio-visual, sound and lighting equipment.
• Experience supporting live events, concerts, theatrical productions and musical performances.
• Experience programming and operating stage lighting systems.
• Strong understanding of live sound mixing, microphones and audio systems.
• Experience supporting productions involving multiple performers, musicians and/or live orchestras.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining AV equipment.
• Experience working in a school, theatre, performing arts venue or live events environment is desirable.

Safeguarding Satatment

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appropriate safeguarding and background checks will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Please note: This job description is a fluid document and may evolve to reflect the needs of our growing school. Additional tasks reasonably deemed appropriate may be required. A full job description will be provided alongside a formal contract offer.