Video and Photographer (PBIS)

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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