Full-Time - permanent position
Commence: 30 September, 2025
Application closing date: 18 July, 2025
Scope of the Job:
- Reporting to: Programme Leader – Production Arts
- Works closely with: Associate Programme Leader, Carpentry Tutor, Costume Tutor, Scenic Paint Tutor, Sound Tutor, Stage Management Tutor, Video Tutor, Production Manager and Lighting, Sound & Video Technicians
- Working hours: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM OR 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Job Purpose
Collaborate with the Programme Leader of Production Arts and other team members to develop and deliver undergraduate training and assessments in Lighting that meet globally leading industry standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Lighting Tutor is responsible for the following tasks:
- Lead and train students in professional theatrical and live entertainment lighting techniques and relevant technologies.
- Actively enhance the Academy’s standards by adopting innovative practices and technologies to ensure students are well-prepared for careers in the theatrical and live entertainment industry.
- Ensure theatrical and live entertainment lighting training meets the latest industry standards through continuous industry engagement, staff development, and routine updates to the curriculum.
Training and tuition:
- Develop and teach a lighting curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts Production Arts Programme.
- Supervise and guide students in fulfilling lighting roles for on-campus productions and projects.
- Assess students who are assigned lighting roles in productions and projects.
Production:
- Collaborate with the Production Manager to coordinate internal technicians and external lighting professionals to ensure support for the lighting needs of the Academy.
- Liaise closely with other departments, especially those related to production.
- Clearly communicate lighting specifications and separate production schedules to relevant departments to meet the Production Department’s resource, scheduling, and technical requirements.
- Support the production arts team and perform additional technical duties as required.
Finance:
- Manage and reconcile spending for any assigned budgets.
- Research and propose capital expenditures to remain current with industry developments.
Health and Safety:
- Understand and comply with current health and safety regulations relevant to the industry.
- Engage in relevant health and safety training for teaching the use of lighting technology.
- Ensure students and all personnel adhere to safe working practices and health and safety policies.
Additionally, the successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to and developing the requirements of the position.
- Exhibit a collaborative spirit, effectively working with students, team members and concerned stakeholders.
- Maintain a positive attitude, contributing to a constructive and encouraging teaching and working environment.
- Demonstrate determination and persistence in overcoming challenges.
- Manage specific tasks proactively and strategically in allocating resources to meet project deadlines and achieve organisational goals efficiently.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultural and global majority backgrounds, demonstrating strong intercultural competence.
- Must be willing to relocate to the United Arab Emirates.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support email marketing campaigns and digital newsletters.
- Assist with performance tracking and reporting for digital channels.
- Liaise with the wider marketing team to align digital efforts with broader campaigns.
- Stay updated on digital marketing trends and platform changes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Proven and verifiable professional experience working in a relevant industry or education setting.
- A degree-level qualification or significant equivalent experience demonstrated through industry or professional practice.
- A strong background working as a lighting professional within the theatrical or live entertainment industry, specifically in a production setting.
- Knowledge of current lighting consoles, networks, instruments, equipment, and emerging trends in theatre lighting technology.
- Proficient in using industry-standard lighting software such as GrandMA, Previs, and Vectorworks (among others).
Desirable:
- Postgraduate Degree qualification.
- Teaching qualification.
What's great about working at SPAA?
- Join a talented team in a supportive and collaborative environment
- No unnecessary bureaucracy, no pointless tools, and flexible working hours
- Focus on meaningful work with real responsibilities and autonomy
- Enhance your expertise across diverse aspects of the performing arts industry
- Contribute to creating impactful content that supports our community daily
- Embrace real challenges and responsibilities in a dynamic, rapidly evolving academy
Our Facilities
What We Offer
At SPAA, every employee has the opportunity to see the direct impact of their work and make a meaningful contribution to our success. We also believe in fostering a strong community, with a variety of activities organized throughout the year, including weekly sports sessions, team-building events, monthly gatherings, and much more.