About this role
Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Commitment
PBIS is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subjected to an enhanced pre-employment clearance check, including an identity check, criminal background checks, qualifications checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three professional references which will be verified. All teaching posts must have a teaching qualification.
Job Summary:
The Video & Photographer (Production Team) is responsible for capturing, editing, and delivering all photography and video content for PBIS — serving the full CMC function including Corporate & Communications, Marketing & Recruitment, and Experiential Events.
The postholder executes the full production cycle: pre-production planning, shoot execution, post-production editing, and final delivery. Every image or video produced represents the school to the world and must reflect PBIS's professional standards and values against objective and timeline.
• Pre-Production Planning
• Review shoot briefs thoroughly before every assignment — understanding the purpose, required shots, equipment, consent status, and delivery deadline.
• Coordinate logistics before every shoot: confirming venue access, equipment availability, and consent records.
• Develop creative concepts and storylines for video and photo projects aligned with the school's brand and messaging.
• Never arrive at a shoot unprepared.
• Photography and Video Shoot Execution
• Capture events, classroom life, campus environments, student activities, Open Days, and community moments with a storytelling eye.
• Operate camera equipment confidently in all conditions: bright outdoor events, indoor classrooms, and fast-moving activities.
• Arrange objects, scenes, lighting, and backgrounds to align with brief specifications.
• Make subjects — students, staff, and families — feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
• Serve all CMC functions: Corporate & Communications, Marketing & Recruitment, and Experiential Events.
• Post-Production Editing and Delivery
• Select, edit, and deliver photography to a professional standard — consistent colour grading and on-brand presentation.
• Edit video content for social media and digital channels: well-paced, on-brand, and formatted correctly for each platform.
• Deliver all assets on the agreed schedule.
• Use software including Adobe Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and equivalent applications.
• Asset Management and Safeguarding
• Label, organise, and archive all files after every shoot within 48 hours — without needing to be reminded.
• Maintain a well-organised digital media library for easy retrieval by the full CMC team.
• Adhere strictly to PBIS child protection and consent policies — obtain and verify permissions before every shoot involving students.
• Do not photograph or film any student without verified consent on file.
Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Qualifications
• Proven professional shooting experience with an eye-catching portfolio.
• Proficient with traditional and modern camera and video equipment.
• Solid knowledge of Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or equivalent software.
• Competency in applying photographic and videographic best practices and techniques.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Desirable Experience, Skills and Interests
• Organised and takes pride in their own workspace and digital archives.
• Enthusiastic and positive with a "can do" attitude.
• Team player with a well-developed creative sense.
• Experience working in an educational or events environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Competency
Proficiency Level
Behavioural Indicators
Visual Storytelling
Advanced
• Finds the shot that makes a prospective parent feel PBIS is the right school.
• Goes beyond documenting — tells a story through the lens.
Technical Photography & Videography
Advanced
• Operates camera confidently in all conditions.
• Understands exposure, depth of field, and composition intuitively.
Post-Production Editing
Advanced
• Edits photography and video to a professional standard. Colour grading is clean and on-brand.
• Delivers in the correct format for each platform on schedule.
Pre-Production Planning
Advanced
• Reviews briefs thoroughly. Never arrives unprepared.
• The CMC team can rely on the planned shots being delivered every time.
Asset Management
Advanced
• Labels and archives all files within 48 hours. The CMC team can find any asset at any time.
• The digital library is organised, labelled, and current — always.
Safeguarding Compliance
Expert
• Applies PBIS child protection and consent policies without exception.
• Zero tolerance for photographing or filming a student without verified consent on file.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
KPI
Target
Frequenc y
Owner
On-time photo / video delivery
≥ 90%
Monthly
Job holder
Production delivery log
Brand compliance — production output
≥ 95%
Monthly
Comms Manager review
Monthly audit
Archive compliance
100% within 48hrs of delivery
Ongoing
Job holder
Asset library audit
Safeguarding compliance
Zero breaches
Ongoing
Comms Manager
Consent log audit
Same-day social media delivery
≥ 90% within agreed window
Per event
Comms Manager
Publishing log