School Photographer

Horizon Photographic is a successful and rapidly expanding School and Nursery Photography provider, working throughout the UK. We specialise in working with young children (4-16) and offer a large range of photography to our schools and clients.

At Horizon, we pride ourselves on being a very friendly team providing an efficient and professional service to our schools.

**We are looking for a London or Essex based photographer**, willing to travel to London and the surrounding counties. All mileage expenses are fully covered and a full kit is provided.

**The Job Role**:

- As a school photographer you will be providing a wide range of photography styles to our schools including student individual portraits, class group photographs and family portraits.
- You will be working during term-time on a seasonal basis only. The majority of work will be undertaken in the months of **April
- July and September-December. ** Therefore this role would suit somebody looking to work around another flexible job or who already works on a freelance basis looking to add to their schedules.
- All jobs require early starts and you will need to be able to maintain a high level of energy throughout your working day.
- A certain level of fitness is needed in this role as the job requires some heavy lifting and constant movement.
- Occasionally staying away from home is required. Accommodation and sustenance costs are covered.
- Extensive training and equipment will be provided.
- This is a permanent seasonal job with ongoing benefits and room for career progression.
- Will have a strong ability to work with children of all ages; creating a happy, fun yet professional atmosphere.
- Be able to communicate comfortably with both adults and children in a friendly, personable and professional manner.
- Be able to work as part of a team, with the ability to follow instructions intricately, as well as having the confidence to work independently.
- Must have a very keen eye for detail.
- Must be flexible in working times
- schedule/date changes, etc, we require a certain amount of flexibility from our photographers.
- Must be a confident driver and have a suitable vehicle for carrying a medium sized photography kit securely.
- Must be willing to travel; long distances are often required.
- Must have good quality internet access and use of own computer/laptop.

**Experience/ Qualifications**:

- Qualifications in photography are not essential
- your personality is the most important thing to us. All training will be provided.
- Good computer skills will be needed.
- You will need to be educated to at least GCSE Level
- particularly in Maths and English.

Good communication and calculation skills are essential for the role.
- Experience with children is essential; whether it is within a family environment or a professional one we need photographers who can easily communicate with children making instructions clear but in a happy-go-lucky, patient and friendly manner. This is one of the most important elements that we look for in our photographers.

**Interview Date: Thursday 1st June 2023**

**Start Date: June 2023 (Exact Date TBC)**

We very much look forward to hearing from you and hopefully meeting with you soon

Please provide a CV and covering letter including at least one referee.

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: From £120.00 per day

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 12/06/2023