Mathematics Teacher

ABOUT THE ROLE
Barker College is currently seeking an experienced Mathematics Teacher based at our Hornsby campus.

This will be a Full-Time (1.0FTE) role commencing from Term 2, April 2023) through to the end of Term 4, December This is to provide Parental Leave cover, however t is the opportunity for a Permanent appointment from 2024.

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 is may be an advantage.

Applicants for this position should be excellent classroom practitioners, good team colleagues, interested in the care and welfare of students, and have particular skills in their teaching of Mathematics to equip them to contribute to the School's educational program in teaching and learning.

Applicants will also need to be exemplary in their use of educational technology in the classroom.

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With more than 350 teaching staff and 200 support staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.

We provide a range of benefits to support the ongoing wellbeing of all our staff, these benefits include:

ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE
Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence.

An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.

Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.

We also have four 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).

At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work w 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.

Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School's strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope.

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.

WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE

Professional Learning

• Access to high quality professional learning and career development opportunities
• NESA registered professional learning provider
• Teacher accreditation support
• Access to the Barker Institute which exists to use the rich intellectual resources of the school to facilitate learning and growth in the School and the wider community
• Access to the School's library resources and outstanding teacher resources
• Financial support for additional tertiary qualifications
• Travelling Fellowship for national and international research opportunities
• Personal laptops for all staff relevant to role.

Financial

• Above Award remuneration
• Salary packaging available through preferred suppliers
• Voluntary superannuation contributions and option to nominate own super fund
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff
• Flexible Work Arrangements.

Health, Wellbeing and Community

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their immediate family members
• Annual and free of charge Flu Vaccination
• Access to world class gym facilities, staff fitness classes and heated indoor swimming pool
• Onsite Medical Centre
• Onsite Counselling Centre
• Weekly Chapel Services and optional Staff Bible Study and Prayer groups
• Exceptional grounds well maintained facilities with airconditioned classrooms
• Dining Hall with hot/cold lunch options free of charge
• Onsite car parking facilities available at each campus
• Walking distance to Hornsby and Waitara station and access to local bus routes
• Staff Association Membership providing for social events and collegiality
• Barker College is a Mental First Aid Australia Gold Badged Skilled Workplace
• Barker College is a Workplace Gender Equality Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

• Current Resume/CV
• Brief Covering Letter which addresses the reason for your interest and how your skills and experience suit the role.
• Applications close: Friday 24 February 2023 at 10:00AM

CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School
• Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School

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