Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Art Technician (UAE National) for Bateen World Academy in Abu Dhabi for Immediate Start.

Bateen World Academy is an Outstanding rated by ADEK International school located in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi. Established in 2011, the school offers a rich and diverse educational experience through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Certificate pathway, IB Career-related Programme (CP)and BTEC qualifications. With consistently excellent outcomes in both IB and IGCSE examinations.

Discover excellence at Bateen World Academy, where outstanding academic achievement is the standard. Over the last six years, our students have consistently delivered top-tier results in both the IGCSE and IBDP programs with exceptional value added performance. In 2024, the school achieved the highest IBDP points average in the school's history, attaining significantly above national and global averages, and ensuring an impressive record of university placements worldwide. With expert teaching, personalised support, and a strong commitment to holistic development, we empower every learner to reach their full potential.

Our dedicated and passionate educators, coupled with a globally respected curriculum, create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Our school community is underpinned by core values of excellence, respect, collaboration, creativity, and passion, empowering every student to thrive academically and personally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and play a pivotal role in raising instructional standards and improving student outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner and coach, aligned with the school’s core values and committed to supporting a culture of collaboration, growth, and impact.

Main Duties

• Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
• Comply with the school’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management
• Comply with the school’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
• Comply with the school’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
• Attend all staff briefings
• Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day

Specific Duties

• The general maintenance, repair and cleaning of all workshop tools, machinery and CNC equipment on a daily, weekly and termly basis where appropriate, liaising with internal departments and Facilities Management where necessary
• To ensure the technician area is kept clean and organised
• To maintain a safe working environment by keeping work areas clean, tidy and well organized
• To store all equipment and materials safely and systematically
• To assist when needed the preparation of the Food room and ingredients prior to teaching
• To assist when needed the preparation of fabrics for Textiles
• To assist with ordering, buying and cataloguing of equipment, consumables and machinery and ensuring that spending remains within the budget
• To use the School’s networked computers to input data, amend data and word process (using Excel, Word and Power Point applications) as may be required when carrying out normal duties
• To support students at all Key stages in the classroom when requested
• To attend department meetings to effect smooth running of the Art and DT Department and its future development
• To assist with the classroom displays in the Art and DT Departments

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree or Diploma in Arts

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. ­­­­­­­­