Job description

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world. 

About Regent International School – Inspiring Minds. Building Character.

With a rich history of over 35 years, Regent International School is recognised as one of the leading and most innovative schools in the region, as well as a global leader in Positive Education. We have a close-knit family and community spirit with happiness resonating in our school, our children, our parents, and our teachers. We believe in inspiring, empowering, and enlightening our students and enriching the community of which we are a central focus.

Regent International School is an all–through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE and ‘A’ Levels.  Some of our students achieved ‘best in world’ awards from examination bodies this year, and the school significantly exceeded all international and Dubai averages in this year’s TIMSS results. We offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Primary students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre and Design Thinking curriculum offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9.  We are technologically innovative and embed AI in teaching and learning. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice, and equally impressive athletic options for our students who regularly compete with other international schools in the region in DASSA and BSME sporting events and are supported by PE teachers as well as bespoke coaches for each sport.  Regent International School is judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school with many outstanding features and ‘Outstanding’ in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in 2019

We present an exciting opportunity to join us in further developing our highly popular, dynamic and innovative school.

About you:

The Music Technician plays a vital technical and operational role within the Performing Arts Department, supporting the delivery of an ambitious and high-quality music curriculum across a large British all-through school.

The post holder ensures the smooth technical operation of music classrooms, rehearsal spaces, recording facilities, and performance venues, maintaining professional standards in sound engineering, lighting, music technology, and instrument care. A key aspect of the role includes responsibility for the maintenance and repair of musical instruments, ensuring resources are safe, functional, and preserved to the highest standard.

Working closely with teaching staff and students, the Music Technician enables exceptional curriculum delivery, co-curricular enrichment, and high-calibre performances that reflect the expectations of a premium British school in Dubai. The role requires technical expertise, outstanding organisation, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Summarised Roles & Responsibilities

Technical Support for Curriculum Delivery

·Prepare and maintain music classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and performance venues to ensure lessons operate efficiently and professionally.

·Provide technical support for classroom teaching, including woodwind, brass, strings, keyboards, rock instruments, PA systems, and recording equipment.

·Support examination coursework requirements (GCSE, A Level, BTEC or equivalent), including recording, editing, and production.

·Assist staff and students in the effective use of music technology and digital audio workstations (e.g., Logic Pro, GarageBand, Sibelius, Ableton, etc.).

·Ensure specialist equipment is prepared and configured to meet lesson objectives.

Performance & Production Support

·Lead the technical setup and operation of sound, lighting, and AV systems for concerts, recitals, assemblies, productions, and whole-school events.

·Provide live sound engineering during performances.

·Work collaboratively with Drama and Dance teams on productions and large-scale showcases.

·Manage stage setup, microphones, monitors, cabling, and backstage technical requirements.

·Support rehearsals and performances, including after-school, evening, and occasional weekend events.

Instrument Maintenance & Workshop Expertise

·Take lead responsibility for the ongoing maintenance, servicing, and repair of musical instruments across both Primary and Secondary phases.

·Carry out routine in-house repairs including restringing guitars, replacing drumheads, basic brass and woodwind adjustments, percussion repairs, cable repairs, and electronic troubleshooting of amplified instruments.

·Diagnose faults in instruments and technical equipment promptly, determining whether issues can be resolved internally or require specialist external service.

·Maintain a safe, organised workshop space with appropriate tools, spare parts, and safety procedures.

·Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to extend the lifespan of instruments and reduce long-term replacement costs.

·Liaise with external technicians for piano tuning and complex repairs, ensuring quality assurance and value for money.

·Maintain accurate maintenance logs and inventory records to support audit, inspection, and budget planning.

·Promote student responsibility in instrument care, providing guidance on safe handling and correct storage.

Equipment & Resource Management

·Maintain, catalogue, and audit all music equipment, instruments, and digital resources.

·Oversee safe storage, transportation, and setup of instruments and staging equipment.

·Maintain recording studio facilities (where applicable), ensuring hardware and software are fully operational.

·Support departmental budget tracking related to technical resources, repairs, and replacement planning.

·Contribute to long-term equipment lifecycle planning.

Health, Safety & Compliance

·Ensure all music and technical equipment complies with health and safety regulations.

·Conduct routine safety checks on electrical, sound, and staging equipment.

·Support risk assessments for concerts, productions, and performances.

·Ensure safe manual handling and secure storage of large instruments and technical infrastructure.

·Adhere strictly to safeguarding procedures during rehearsals, performances, and events.

Student Enrichment & Develo