Freelance School Photographer & Videographer – Trainee or Experienced

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Splaat Photo


Job Summary

Join Splaat Photo’s award-winning team as a freelance school photographer or videographer. We offer full training and kit for trainees and higher rates for experienced professionals with high-quality kit. Enjoy flexible, term-time work capturing dynamic school life across the UK.

Job Description

Splaat Photo is an award-winning school event photography company. We capture high-quality, dynamic images of school life – from sports fixtures and drama performances to music concerts, prize-givings and candid moments. Our aim is to create cherished memories for families while prioritising children’s safety, privacy and exceptional service.

Key responsibilities:

  • Photograph a range of school events, including sports, drama, music, prize-givings and school life.
  • Create a positive atmosphere with children, staff and parents.
  • Follow safeguarding and data protection protocols (full training provided).

Pay & hours:

Inexperienced photographers start from £12.21 per hour. Rates increase based on skills, experience, performance and feedback.

Flexible hours with regular work during term time. Working hours vary between 5 and 35 hours per week.

Location:

We are recruiting photographers to work primarily with schools in London, with additional opportunities across the Home Counties, the West Midlands and Yorkshire.

Splaat Photo operates a safer recruitment process. Enhanced DBS and references required.

Full details & an information video can be found here: https://www.splaatphoto.co.uk/careers

Applications close midnight on 31st January.

Job Requirements

  • Passion for photography.
  • Confident, professional and reliable.
  • Organised and punctual.
  • Strong technical skills, including manual camera controls (shutter speed, aperture and ISO).
  • Access to a laptop or desktop for image uploads.
  • High-quality mirrorless or DSLR camera kit suitable for school photography.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a car preferred.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Freelance School Photographer & Videographer – Trainee or Experienced
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Photography
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Sat, 31 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    UK-wide

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