Barker is a thriving and busy school and in 2022 we celebrated the fact that we are now coeducational from Pre-K to Year 12.
We also have five satellite campuses:
- An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW
- An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)
- An Indigenous Ngarralingayil Barker Campus in Wollembi, NSW (established 2020)
- An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021)
- Marri Mittigar, NSW, special assistance school for children of refugee experience (established 2024)
Connection, Belonging and Values
Attract
From professional learning to financial and health wellbeing, we continually invest in our staff to help them to achieve their personal best and to realise their full potential.
Barker College is a Mental Health First Aid Australia Gold Badged Skilled Workplace and a Workplace Gender Equality Employer.
Engage
At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work where all staff are valued and nurtured through a dynamic professional learning community. We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to be lifelong learners, to be inspired and be supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection.
Staff are highly aligned to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect and take pride in making a positive contribution to student life within and beyond the classroom.
Inspire
In 2023, Barker College was delighted to be named as a winner of the 5-Star Employer of Choice Award by The Educator, recognising the excellent experience the School provides for its employees to perform and feel valued.
The School was also recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards 2023. In line with our Motto, "Honour non Honores", it is not the award, but the intentional striving towards a work environment where all employees are enabled to thrive and in keeping on par or ahead of worker expectations, that supports a values laden culture of excellence.
Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School. All successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening in keeping with the legislation and the School's Child Safe Organisation Policy.
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Current Vacancies
Temporary Drama Teacher
Applications close: Monday 27 October 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking an experienced Drama Teacher based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a Full-Time Fixed Term role from 27 January 2026 to 26 June 2026.
Junior School Graduate Teacher
Applications close: Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 10:00am
The Graduate teacher role provides an opportunity for a new graduate to smoothly transition into the profession working as part of a dynamic team to develop their practice.
This will be a Fixed Term Full-Time Term-Time role for 2026 only.
Junior School Classroom Teacher
Applications close: Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 10:00am
Classroom teachers plan and deliver effective teaching & learning based on student needs and the PYP planner. They will have enthusiasm & expertise in the subject area.
This will be a Fixed Term, Full-Time (1.0FTE) parental leave cover role for 2026.
Junior School Specialist Teacher’s Aide (PK – Y6) – Visual Art / S.T.E.A.M.
Applications close: Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 10:00am
- Position Description Junior School Specialist Teacher’S Aide (PK – Y6) – Visual Art S.T.E.A.M. (PDF)
Collaborate with the teaching team with enthusiasm, energy, initiative and flexibility. Experience in the S.T.E.A.M. and V.A. would be advantageous.
This is a Permanent Full-Time Term-Time role commencing Term 1 2026.
Secondary School Teaching Internship
Applications close: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 10:00am
Gain valuable classroom experience, professional mentoring, and experience at a thriving School environment as you undertake your primary or subject specific teaching degree.
As part of our People & Culture Strategy, Barker College aims to attract, engage and inspire high quality educators in the teaching profession.
We are delighted to be offering Internships for Teacher Education Students at our Secondary School on Sydney’s North Shore in Hornsby. The Internship Program at Barker is designed to provide access to classroom experience, development of subject knowledge and skills, and to assist with the teaching and learning in their subject area. Internship applications are open to all subject areas, though expressions of interest in the following subjects are desired:
• Design and Technology
• Science
• English
Interns will be offered paid casual employment of up to 1 – 2 days per week, nominating their availability to fit around their university studies and will have access to professional development, internal teacher coaching and onsite facilities such as Health Centre, Counselling, World Class Fitness and Gym Facilities, complimentary lunch.
Please send an application, outlining your interest and area of study, to employment@barker.nsw.edu.au and a member of our team will be in contact with you.