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
Design & Technology Teacher
Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking an experienced Design & Technology Teacher based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a permanent full-time role commencing 1 January 2026 (New Staff Orientation is 22 January 2026).
Qualified to teach Stage 4 Technology and two or more Stage 5 subjects: Design and Technology, Industrial, Food, or Textiles. Stage 6 experience is beneficial but not required.
Library Assistant (Full-Time)
Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking to appoint a Library Assistant located at the Secondary School Hornsby Campus.
This will be a permanent full-time position 9:00am to 5.00pm during the school term, commencing 1 January 2026 (New Staff Orientation is 22 January 2026).
Library Assistant (Part-Time)
Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking to appoint a Library Assistant located at the Secondary School Hornsby Campus.
This will be a permanent part-time position Monday to Thursday 12:30pm to 5:00pm during the School Term, and Monday to Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm some School holidays. The role commences 1 January 2026 (New Staff Orientation is 22 January 2026).
Teacher's Aide (Year 7 to 12)
Applications close: Monday 22 September 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, innovative and self-directed Teacher’s Aide (Year 7 to Year 12) within the Individual Learning Centre team located on our Hornsby Campus.
This will be a Permanent Full-Time Term-Time support role commencing 1 January 2026.
Barker College runs an orientation event for new staff on 22 January 2026, prior to the whole staff returning for Professional Development on 27 January 2026.
Mathematics Teacher
Applications close: Monday 22 September 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is seeking to appoint an experienced Mathematics Teacher located on our Hornsby Campus.
This will be a permanent full-time (1.0FTE) role commencing 1 January 2026.
Barker College runs an orientation event for new staff on 22 January 2026, prior to the whole staff returning for Professional Development on 27 January 2026.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong academic background and have a passion for Mathematics. The ability to teach up to and including HSC Extension 1 and 2 Mathematics may be an advantage.
Junior School Specialist Teacher - Italian (PK - Year 6)
Applications close: Friday 26 September 2025 at 10:00am
Join a Junior School, as a Specialist Italian Teacher, that values innovation, community, and the joy of learning. If you’re ready to make a difference and share your passion for Italian, we would love to hear from you.
This is a Permanent Full-Time (1.0FTE) role commencing in Term 1 2026.
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Applications close: Friday 26 September 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a Full-Time (1.0FTE) position.
The Vision of Barker College is to focus on their global influence, strengthening the capacity of their staff, students and community, stretching them to higher standards of accomplishment.
With three Indigenous campuses on the NSW Central Coast and North East Arnhem Land, together with a special assistance school on the main Barker College campus in Sydney for children and young people of refugee experience, Barker College sets itself apart as a school that deliberately and intentionally allows people to thrive in a holistic sense, offering a culture of inclusivity, innovation and global hope.
Barker College relies on its community of donors and volunteers to support the ongoing growth and sustainability of its vision and programs. We now seek a new Senior Philanthropy Manager who will develop and implement strategies that increase philanthropic support for the School. A key member of the Advancement and Communications team, this role is responsible for managing all aspects of the School's fundraising efforts, including donor engagement, major gifts, annual giving and planned giving.
If you're a fundraising professional with broad experience across all areas of philanthropy and strong stakeholder engagement skills—bringing both confidence and creativity to your work—this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
To learn more about this fantastic opportunity to be part of a very inclusive, committed and supportive environment, please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director, Australia Office at Richmond Associates on +61 (0)2 8218 2185 or info@richmond-associates.com.
Further information, including the job description, is available here: https://richmond-associates.com/job/barker-college-senior-philanthropy-manager/
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.