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
Groundsperson
Applications close: Monday 17 November 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking a Groundsperson based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a full time role commencing as soon as possible.
Manage Sportsfield Turf surfaces and surrounding gardens, with a wide variety of ride-on machinery and tools, with an experienced Grounds Team.
Mathematics Teacher
Applications close: Monday 17 November 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.
Individual Learning Teacher (Yr7-12)
Applications close: Monday 24 November 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is currently seeking an experienced Individual Learning Teacher based at our Hornsby campus.
This will be a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) 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 role of the Individual Learning Teacher is focused on supporting the needs of a diverse range of students who, may require a personalised approach to their learning. Students with diverse needs are incorporated within a multi-tiered system for support framework, which is developed within the whole school context and reflects Barker’s strategic teaching and learning priorities.
Design & Technology Teacher
Applications close: Monday 24 November 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).
The successful applicant will be qualified to deliver engaging and effective lessons in Stage 4 Technology and Stage 5 Design and Technology. While the ability to teach at Stage 6 is not a requirement, it would be considered an asset and may present future opportunities for professional growth within the department.
Dhupuma Barker Learning Support Teacher
Applications close: Thursday 27 November 2025 at 10:00am
Support and make a meaningful impact to our First Nations students as a Learning Support Teacher.
This is a Permanent Part-Time (0.6FTE) role commencing in January 2026 and located at Dhupuma Barker in Gunyangara, North East Arnhem Land, NT.
Outdoor Instructor - The Grange
Applications close: Friday 28 November 2025 at 10:00am
Barker College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Outdoor Instructor to join the team at The Grange - Barker College’s Outdoor Education in Mount Victoria
This will be a 0.8 FTE role commencing 27 January 2026.
The successful applicant will have the necessary qualifications and experience in Outdoor Education and will also have relevant experience in working with young people in challenging environments. They will join a small team of dedicated outdoor professionals in a collaborative, supportive and dynamic environment.
Dhupuma Barker Classroom Teacher
Applications close: Friday 28 November 2025 at 10:00am
Support and make a meaningful impact to our First Nations students as a Classroom Teacher.
This is a 2-year Fixed Term Full Time (1.0) role commencing January 2026.