Audio Visual (AV) Technician

Compass International School Doha was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. We have three campuses; Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary whereas Gharaffa is a stand-alone Primary campus for children aged 3-11. All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. All three sites offer a warm, friendly learning environment with our students at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our outstanding teachers and our community feel. As for Qatar, a sunny climate year-round and an airport with fantastic global connections ensures the continued popularity of this destination for expats. 

Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS, and AoBSO.

To learn more about our school, please visit our website

Job Purpose

The AV Technician is responsible for the setup, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot audio, video, lighting, and conferencing equipment. This role supports internal and external events, meetings, presentations, and live or virtual productions to ensure high-quality AV experiences.

Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information:

• Job purpose
• Reporting to
• Key relationships
• Key responsibilities
• Performance measurement

About the role

As an AV Technician, you will work hands-on with audio, video, and lighting equipment to support live events, hybrid meetings, and digital broadcasts. You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of AV projects — from preparing and installing equipment to operating it during events and ensuring everything is properly stored or maintained afterwards.
You’ll collaborate with event coordinators, IT teams, and production staff to deliver flawless technical support. Your daily tasks might include configuring sound systems, setting up projectors and displays, managing video conferencing platforms, and troubleshooting connectivity or performance issues under pressure.

About you

Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment. You’re a technically-minded, detail-oriented professional with a passion for audio-visual systems and live event production. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems, and remain calm under pressure.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with staff and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar, including candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in or equivalent.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Industry certifications (e.g., CTS, Dante, Extron, Crestron)
• Experience in corporate, educational, or live event settings
• Familiarity with streaming software (OBS, Wirecast, vMix)
• Proven experience as an AV Technician or similar role
• Strong knowledge of AV systems, signal flow, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with audio mixers, digital soundboards, video switchers, and lighting control
• Experience with video conferencing systems and remote meeting technology

Selection Process

Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal.

Online applications should contain a CV, and the details of two professional references.

Interviews will be conducted at the school or via Microsoft Teams. 

Start date: 5 October 2025

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 2nd October 2025.

Why Join Us?

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.