Job Title: IT Technician and Supervisor
Advert Closing Date: 12th May 2025
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Fixed Term
Workplace (Secondary/Primary): Primary – Academic City
Job Start Date: 11th August 2025

About Us

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - DESS College also based in Academic City, Dubai.
DESS Primary Oud Metha (age 3-11) has been a cornerstone of the community since 1963, and DESS College (age 11-18) has built on this legacy since its founding in 2005. Both have been consistently rated as Outstanding by the KHDA and BSO, a testament to our commitment to educational excellence. DESS Primary Academic City (age 3-11), opening in September 2025, will extend this heritage by offering the same high DESS standards.

For more information please visit our Website.

About the Role

For a comprehensive understanding of the role and its requirements, we encourage you to review our detailed job description.

About You

• Have experience in backup, recovery and distributing of application software over a network.
• Having a Microsoft or other IT certification is desirable.
• Embrace the opportunity to contribute positively to our school's vision.
• Excel in interpersonal skills and thrive on building effective partnerships with all stakeholders.

What We Offer

• An exciting and fulfilling role in a happy and caring close-knit community.
• Competitive salary.
• In house training.
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law.

Application Process

• To apply for this position, please visit our Careers Page.
• Only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Safer Recruitment Statement

DESS is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining two satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.