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 allthrough 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 BritishSchools 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.
About You
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, proactive, and experienced Technician - Design & Technology (Resistant Materials & Graphics) & ICT to join our team in August 2026. This is a key support role within the Design & Technology department, contributing directly to high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Job Purpose
- Provide technical and practical support to teaching staff and students within the Design & Technology department.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and fully functional workshop environment.
- Support the delivery of the curriculum through preparation, maintenance, and in-class assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures relating to administration, operations, health & safety, and inventory management.
- Maintain accurate records of tools, equipment, and materials, including stock control and ordering where required.
- Ensure all workshops, tools, machinery, and materials are safe, well-maintained, and ready for use.
- Prepare and set up tools, equipment, and materials in advance of lessons to support effective teaching and learning.
- Assist teachers during practical sessions, supporting students with designing and making activities.
- Manufacture and adapt teaching aids, prototypes, jigs, and fixtures as required.
- Set up and support the use of hardware, machinery, and ICT equipment for demonstrations and student use.
- Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, and minor repairs of workshop machinery and hand tools (wood, metal, plastic processing equipment).
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and safe storage of materials.
- Support the organization and storage of student work, materials, and resources, including building or adapting storage solutions where needed.
- Prepare materials, components, and resource packs for projects and lessons.
- Assist in creating displays and maintaining an engaging learning environment.
- Support departmental projects, exhibitions, and school-wide initiatives where required.
- Undertake any additional duties as reasonably assigned by the school.
Essential
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant qualification or certification in Design & Technology, Engineering, Workshop Practice, or a related field.
- Proven experience working with workshop machinery and tools (woodworking, metalworking, plastics).
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices within a workshop environment (COSHH, risk assessments, safe machine use).
- Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to manufacture and repair items.
- Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
- ICT proficiency, including MS Office and willingness to learn new systems (e.g., CAD/CAM software, laser cutters, CNC machines).
- High attention to detail, particularly regarding safety and preparation.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Desirable
- Experience working in a school or educational environment.
- Knowledge or experience with CAD/CAM technologies, 3D printing, laser cutting, or CNC equipment.
- First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting students in practical learning environments.
- Personal Attributes.
- Flexible, proactive, and solution oriented.
- Enthusiastic about supporting creative and technical education.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and organization.
- Comfortable working in a busy workshop or studio environment.
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 maximise student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
- 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 19th of April 2026. 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.
