Design & Technology and ICT Technician

Job Description

About the job

About Us

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 Sunmarke School –Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

Sunmarke 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, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly win examination boards’ ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’ and ‘best in country’ awards every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes is unrivalled in Dubai, with inspiring opportunities for students to experience transformative learning opportunities. These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting edge use of Artificial Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME Games.

Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

Job Purpose

The Design & Technology and ICT Technician supports the safe, efficient and effective delivery of Design & Technology, Electronics, Product Design and ICT across Key Stage 3, GCSE and Post-16.

The technician provides practical, technical and organisational support to staff and students, ensuring that workshops, ICT facilities, equipment and resources are prepared, maintained and available to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop, Laboratory and Resource Preparation

• Prepare DT workshops, ICT rooms and specialist teaching spaces for lessons.
• Set up and organise tools, machinery, materials, components, consumables and PPE.
• Prepare resources for practical projects, coursework, assessments, exhibitions and examinations.
• Maintain organised, safe and productive learning environments.
• Create, label, store and manage student work and departmental resources.
• Prepare and manage CAD/CAM resources, including 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC manufacture.
  

Technical and Curriculum Support

• Support teachers and students during practical and digital lessons.
• Demonstrate safe use of equipment, tools, machinery and software where appropriate.
• Assist students with practical manufacturing, electronics, prototyping, coding and digital design activities.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving during lessons.
• Assist with coursework, project work, assessments and exhibitions.
• Support the delivery of Design & Technology, Electronics, Product Design, Computing and ICT programmes.
  

ICT and Digital Systems Support

• Prepare and maintain computers, laptops, tablets, printers and other classroom technology.
• Support users with software, hardware, login, connectivity and printing issues.
• Install, update and test approved software as required.
• Support the effective use of digital learning platforms and specialist curriculum software.
• Liaise with the IT department regarding more complex technical issues.
  

Equipment, Maintenance and Stock Management

• Maintain DT machinery, tools, ICT equipment and specialist resources in safe working order.
• Carry out routine checks, cleaning, calibration and basic maintenance.
• Report faults and arrange repairs where necessary.
• Maintain inventories, asset registers and stock records.
• Monitor stock levels and support purchasing, ordering and resource planning.
• Receive, check and store deliveries appropriately.
  

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed in workshops, ICT rooms and practical learning environments.
• Support risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Monitor safe use of equipment and intervene when necessary.
• Report hazards, incidents, equipment faults and safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and relevant health and safety guidance.
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external providers.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Attend relevant training and professional development.
• Keep up to date with developments in DT, ICT and educational technology.
• Contribute positively to the ethos and wider life of the school.
  

Essential

Person Specification:

• Experience working in a Design & Technology, ICT or technical support environment.
• Good practical knowledge of workshop tools, machinery and materials.
• Experience supporting ICT hardware, software and classroom technology.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM technologies, including 3D printing and laser cutting.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage stock effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in practical learning environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
  

Desirable

• Experience within a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting GCSE or Post-16 Design & Technology, Computing or ICT courses.
• Knowledge of Electronics, coding, robotics or STEAM activities.
• Experience of procurement, inventory management and supplier liaison.
• Relevant technical qualifications or training.
  

Personal Qualities

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Organised, reliable and proactive.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Patient and approachable with students.
• Practical and solution-focused.
• Committed to high standards of safety and organisation.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Enthusiastic about supporting learning and innovation.
  

Our Offer

• Excellent tax-free salary
• Medical Insurance for self.
• Annual Air-Ticket and paid vacations.
• State-of-the-art facilities and amenities in a newly built campus in a prime location in Dubai.
• An enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and Board members, who are dedicated to maximising student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classrooms.
• Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues.
• Excellent professional development.
• Working in Dubai, one of the world’s most sought-after work and travel destinations.
  

Application Process

If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organization that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings.

Interviews will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.

The closing date for applications is the 14 July2026. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore, we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be August 2026.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.