Secondary Art & Design Technician — Creative Lab Support

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School is seeking a dynamic Art & Design Technician to support teachers in the Secondary phase from January 2027. You will prepare labs, equipment, and displays, assist with DT/ART/Food activities, and maintain safe, organized spaces for smooth lessons.

The role requires strong English communication, basic IT/CAD knowledge, and prior experience with children or as a teaching assistant. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education especially in Math and English.
• First aid certificate.
• Health and safety training using DT equipment and machinery.
• Strong communication skills with excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Able to handle a range of tasks, work under pressure and relate well to children and colleagues.
• Basic knowledge of IT and/or CAD (computer aided design).
• Experience in some form of practical subject/profession;
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant or working with children.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS/RDS Core Values.
• Prepare labs, rooms, resources and equipment as directed by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with DT/ART/Food related activities.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum.
• Maintain orderly workspaces ensuring readiness for the next lesson
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Organise stock and resources.
• Create work displays and assist with preparation of displays
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are always followed.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.

Skills

General education (Math & English)

First aid certificate

Health and safety training

Communication skills

IT/CAD basics

Practical subject experience

Teaching assistant experience

Tools

CAD

Job description

GEMS Royal Dubai School is seeking a dynamic Art & Design Technician to support teachers in the Secondary phase from January 2027. You will prepare labs, equipment, and displays, assist with DT/ART/Food activities, and maintain safe, organized spaces for smooth lessons.

The role requires strong English communication, basic IT/CAD knowledge, and prior experience with children or as a teaching assistant. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential.