Junior Photographer

St Barnabas Church Of England Multi Academy Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (Local Authority)

Travel/mileage reimbursement

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Annual Health Checks

Flexible working

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Eyecare vouchers

Gym membership discount

Training and development

Job summary

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Junior Photographer to join our central team and work with the Marketing and Communications Officer. You will capture raw photo and video across school sites, highlighting daily activities, events, and outdoor learning to tell our story.

Applicants with GCSEs in English and Maths and basic camera skills are welcome; a Level 3 qualification in Photography or Media is desirable. A full UK driving licence is required for site travel.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• A Level/Level 3 in Photography or Media desirable.
• Basic photography/media skills acceptable with training.

Responsibilities

• On-Location Shooting: travel across Trust sites to capture high-quality photo/video.
• Equipment & Setup: transport, set up, dismantle studio equipment.
• Asset Management: organise, back up, upload media to cloud storage.
• Safeguarding & Logistics: follow safeguarding policies when interacting with pupils.

Skills

Camera operation

Camera settings

Cloud storage

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

A Level / Level 3 in Photography or Media

Tools

Cloud storage

Job description

Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

About this Role

Are you ready to bring the vibrant life of our schools to light through your camera lens?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Trust for a Junior Photographer to join our central team, working directly alongside our Marketing and Communications Officer.

Whether you have a relevant qualification in photography/media or simply possess demonstrable basic skills in camera work, lighting, and framing, we want to hear from you!

At St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to nurturing a dynamic and inclusive environment where creativity flourishes. As our Junior Photographer, you will play a hands‑on role in capturing raw photo and video footage across our school sites‑highlighting daily classroom activities, exciting events, and outdoor learning to help tell our story.

This is a full time role working 37 hours per week, term time only. This role is fixed term until 31.08.2027. Please note: This role is essential and as such we will be interviewing as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to close this role early should vacancies be filled before the closing date.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Location Shooting: Travel across Trust school sites to capture high-quality raw photo and video footage following pre‑agreed briefs.

• Equipment & Setup: Safely transport, set up, and dismantle indoor and outdoor studio equipment (lights, backdrops, stands, and props).

• Asset Management: Efficiently organise, cull, back up, and upload unedited media files to central cloud storage for final processing.

• Safeguarding & Logistics: Work strictly in line with Trust safeguarding and media consent policies while maintaining a warm, professional, and patient manner with pupils and staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical & Organisational Skills: Basic capability operating camera/video equipment with a good understanding of camera settings, framing, and cloud file management.

• Communication & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to follow clear creative briefs accurately.

• Flexibility & Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to travel across multiple Trust sites (mileage expenses reimbursed).

• Safeguarding Commitment: A genuine commitment to protecting and safeguarding children and young people.

• Qualifications: GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). A Level / Level 3 in Photography or Media is desirable.

In return we offer a great benefits package that consists of:

• Generous local authority pension scheme (Grade D)

• Travel/mileage expense reimbursement for site visits

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance programme

• Annual Health Checks

• Flexible working considered

• Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus further accrual through length of service

• Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users

• Corporate gym membership discount

• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

  St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

  We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

  St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

  In all of our trust schools any employee may be required to be moved into a role which meets disqualification under the Childcare Act requirements.