Barker is a thriving and busy school with a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
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 and again in 2026, 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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Director of Volleyball
Applications close: Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 10:00am
We're looking for a passionate and energetic Volleyball leader to take our K–12 Volleyball Program to the next level at Barker College
Commercial Studies Teacher (Business Studies/Economics)
Applications close: Monday 16 November 2026 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking an experienced Commercial Studies Teacher (Business Studies/Economics) based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a Permanent Full-Time (1.0FTE) role commencing 1 January 2027.
Barker College runs an orientation event for new staff on 20 January 2027, prior to the whole staff returning for Professional Development on 22 January 2027.
Multimedia Graphics Aide
Applications close: Monday 16 November 2026 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking a Multimedia Graphics Aide based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a permanent full-time term-time role commencing 1 January 2027.
Barker College runs an orientation event for new staff on 20 January 2027, prior to the whole staff returning for Professional Development on 22 January 2027.
Support practical learning in Visual Arts and Photography through safe, well-resourced workshops and Studio spaces.
Assistant Learn to Swim Coordinator
Applications close: Friday 20 November 2026 at 10:00am
Barker College is seeking an enthusiastic Part-time (23 hours per week) assistant Learn to Swim Coordinator to join our Aquatic Centre team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate swimming professional who enjoys being poolside, mentoring instructors and creating a positive and engaging environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Teacher Librarian
Applications close: Monday 23 November 2026 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking a Teacher Librarian based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a Fixed Term Part-Time (0.6FTE, Wednesday to Friday) role commencing 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027.
Barker College runs an orientation event for new staff on 20 January 2027, prior to the whole staff returning for Professional Development on 22 January 2027.