Freelance position available - Term time only.
Start Date: Monday 8th September 2025
Please apply enclosing your CV and a covering letter.
Applications without covering letter will not be accepted.
Tulip Photography is a professional photographic company based in Weston Super Mare. We specialise in school photography, ranging from nurseries to secondary schools. We are looking to recruit a freelance Photographer.
We are looking for someone with passion, confidence, bags of enthusiasm, and energy. The ability to work and relate to both children and adults is a must.
The successful applicant will be field based and will be required to travel in and around the Somerset/Bristol areas.
The Role
You will initially be working in schools together with a colleague and once fully trained you may be required to work alone.
You will be fully trained on the job, but some previous photography experience is preferred. Ideally in a volume photography setting.
Your role will include:
· Handling and setting up of photography equipment.
· Take a large number of high-quality photos, quickly.
· Engaging with children and school faculty daily.
· Editing photos postproduction.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate:
· Confidence.
· Initiative.
· Enthusiasm.
· Being able to work quickly and efficiently.
· Being able to talk to and organise groups of children and adults.
This role is in term time only. Hours and days will be dependent on bookings and will vary. Please note, this is not a full-time role.
Early morning starts are essential and a prerequisite of this role.
Typical starting times vary from 6:00 - 8:00am depending on the travel requirements for that day's booking. A typical finishing time is between 12:00 and 14:00.
You must possess a driving licence and have your own means of transport. All equipment required to fulfil the role will be provided, along with any expenses incurred for travel in your own vehicle.
Full training will be provided.
The Applicant
The successful applicant:
- Must have a strong, confident personality to be able to work with children and adults.
- Will be able to bring bags of enthusiasm and lots of energy to every photo shoot
- Be fit and active as you will be required to carry photographic equipment from your vehicle to the shoot.
- Have a friendly, pleasant personality and enjoy meeting lots of new people daily.
- Be able to remain calm and professional in fast paced, busy environment.
- Be flexible with your working hours as early starts and late finishes will be required during term time.
- You must be willing to undergo a DBS check prior to commencing employment.
- You must have a clean driving licence and your own vehicle.
- Basic IT abilities to help with learning the editing process.
- A willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills is a must.
How to Apply
Please apply enclosing your CV and a covering letter.
Applications without covering letter will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications is 29th August 2025
We will only contact those applicants who are shortlisted.
Applications without cover letters will not be shortlisted.
If you do not hear from us within 7 days of closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Job Type: Freelance. Term time only
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Term Time only
Experience:
- Working with primary school aged children (Preferred)
- Photography (Preferred)
Work remotely:
- No
Salary: Daily rate depending on experience and length of shoot – Starting range between £120 and £200. This will be discussed during the interview.
Please note – this role is freelance.
Application deadline: 29th August 2025
Expected start date: 8th September 2025
Please attach a cover letter to be considered for the position.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £120.00-£200.00 per day
Schedule:
- No weekends
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: Freelance School Photographer
Expected start date: 08/09/2025
