Content Team Leader

DESS is looking to recruit a Content Team Leader for a September 2026 start. 

About the Role

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

About You

  • Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve - Experience with video-editing software is essential, along with Lightroom and Photoshop. Knowledge of After Effects is advantageous.

  • Independent Workflow - Able to work independently and confidently set and follow a production schedule from start to finish.

  • Project Ownership - Demonstrate responsibility and full ownership of each project, ensuring strong outcomes.

  • Organisation & Multitasking - Able to organise, prioritise, and multitask effectively, especially during busy periods of the academic year.

  • Deadline Management - Ensures all projects are completed on time and to the expected standard.

  • Creative Innovation - Strong creative flair with the ability to bring fresh, trending and innovative ideas to visual content, ensuring the school’s media remains engaging and current.

  • Social Media Proficiency - Confident in using social media platforms for content publishing and engagement.

  • Communication Skills - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with everyone from primary school children to Senior Management.

  • Microsoft Office 365 - Working knowledge of Office 365 applications.

  • Equipment Handling - Able to safely handle, maintain, and care for filming and photography equipment.

  • Flexible Schedule - Willingness to work flexibly, including hours outside the standard workday and at varying locations.

  • Professional Representation - Must consistently represent DESS in a professional and positive manner.

  • Personal Characteristics:

  • Creative mindset with high creative accountability.

  • Independent worker with leadership confidence.

  • Strong organisational skills.

  • Patience, flexibility and adaptability.

  • Calm under pressure.

  • Confident and effective verbal and written communicator.

  • Strong people skills and relationship building ability.

  • Confident giving direction during filming and photography.

  • Passionate, driven and committed to excellence.

  • Decisive, collaborative, constructive and open to feedback.

  • Proactive, curious and confident in guiding a team.

What We Offer

  • An exciting and fulfilling role in a happy and caring close-knit community.

  • Competitive tax-free salary.

  • In-house training.

  • End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law.

Application Process

  • To apply for this position, please utilise the TES Portal by clicking the Apply button. Applications not submitted through the Portal will not be considered.

  • CVs are accepted for this role and must contain a link to a portfolio of content work.  If a link to a portfolio is not available, evidence of content work should uploaded at the end of the CV, in one complete document.    Applicants that do not provide a portfolio of work will not be considered.

  • Within the CV, please provide contact information for two referees, one of whom must be your current employer. Ensure to include their names, telephone numbers (including international dialling codes), and email addresses.

  • Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

  • Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

  • Only UAE-based candidates will be considered.

  • Due to the academic holidays, all applications will be reviewed w/c 31st August 2026.

Safer Recruitment Statement

DESS is an equal opportunities employer and is 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 satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and at least one from a previous employer); providing a Police Certificate(s) from the UAE (if applicable) and from all countries that the applicant has resided in for the last five years and one from their home country if they have resided there in the last ten years; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during the interview and may be explored further.

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

 

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