Freelance School and Nursery Photographer

Job description

Saul Isaac Photography is one of the fastest growing school photographers in the East Midlands. We specialise in a range of photography in nurseries, infant and junior schools. We are now seeking to employ somebody to join our existing team to work as part of our PhotographyTeam, on a freelance working basis.

Job Type:

The job is on a contract basis. Recruits will agree to however many days’ work they desire, depending on the season and the bookings. School and nursery photography work is seasonal where we are extremely busy some periods and quiet in others. We are looking for anybody with a passion for Photography, preferably with experience but training is offered and must be good with children..

The Photographer Role:

• Working alongside the School and Nursery Photography Team and also independently photographing schools and nurseries.
• Setting up and down of professional equipment.
• Travelling to and from photo shoots (Own Car and Driving License Required).
• All equipment will be provided.
• Previous photography experience preferred, but training will be provided to the right candidates.

Working Pattern:

The role consists of working as and when required. As a Photographer you can expect an average of 8 hours per day typically starting from around 7:30am. Per week, it could be 2-4 days depending on your availability as the choice is yours. Although we require a minimum of at least 2 days commitment to make scheduling you in worth the effort.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be located (living) within 15 miles of the Nottingham area. They will be bubbly and outgoing; essentially to fit in with the current team and also to help children to relax in front of the camera. Experience is preferred but training will be provided on our systems and processes. Excellent knowledge and a passion for photography is essential, as well as being able to work comfortably and confidently with children and under your own supervision. The successful candidate will also need to be committed, with an eye for detail.

You will need to:

• Have a full driving license and your own vehicle
• Be flexible with working hours as early starts/late finishes will be necessary
• Have a certain level of fitness as the job can be physically demanding
• Have an ability to work with children of all ages
• Be confident and outgoing
• Have an eye for detail
• Be confident using a DSLR camera
• Be punctual, professional and committed
• Live local to the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or Leicestershire area
• Be organised
• Have an internet connection to be able to upload and download images. Required software will be provided
• Commit to the hours agreed
• Be able to meet the timescales set for each school/nursery job allocated
• Have a basic working knowledge of using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Please respond with a CV and covering letter and have a portfolio ready to show us your work. Please understand that a having your own vehicle is a must as without you are unable to attend shoots in and around the 3 counties (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestshire).

Interview:

If you get through to our first recruitment stage, we will invite you to an initial interview via video call using Microsoft Teams. After this, the next stage is a face-to-face meeting at our studio in Ruddington where we can meet you and discuss the role further.

Training:

Training will be provided for the photography role. How much training depends on Experience. Photographers will train with others before going out to shoots alone.

Salary (Photographing Role):

Starting from £90 a day with little experience using our equipment, £110 with 2 years experience using our equipment, £130 with 2 years experience using your own equipment (that we check and approve), £130 with 4 years+ experience using our equipment and £140 4+ years experience using your own equipment.

Rate can increase much quicker fo exceptional candidates.

Day rate depending on experience plus all justifiable business-related expenses will be reimbursed. i.e. travel from studio to location of photo shoots.

The ideal candidate would be a photographer with their own business e.g. wedding/portrait photography, with the desire to supplement their income by photographing for Saul Isaac on a freelance basis, as and when they are available.

Start date: 5 Day Training Period to start almost immediately with shoots booked in soon after.

Job Type: Freelance

Salary: £90.00-£140.00 per day

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• What about this role excites you and made you want to apply? Please describe your interest in working with us.
• Are you based in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or Leicestershire?

Experience:

• Photography: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and own Vehicle (required)

Work Location: On the road