
Junior School Graduate Teacher
7 days ago
**Junior School Graduate Teacher
**- Barker College aims to foster a love of learning that inspires the heart, mind and soul of each student _
- through a diverse and challenging curriculum (Pre-K to Year 12), catering for individual interest and capacity. _
**OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**
Barker College is a non-selective comprehensive School that is committed to excellence and enrichment for
all our students. Teachers are responsible for the implementation of quality teaching and learning programs
that develop knowledge and skills along with appropriate learning attitudes. They foster the social and
emotional development of each student in their class.
The School implements the International Baccalaureate Organisation PYP (Primary Years Program) with a
focus on Inquiry Learning from Pre-K to Year 6. This is a framework for teaching and learning. It requires that
teachers incorporate the outcomes from NESA Syllabus documents in the development of units of inquiry.
Junior School teachers collaborate with teachers from the two NSW aboriginal campuses that Barker has
established; Darkinjung Barker at Yarramalong (2016) and Ngarralingayil Barker at Wollombi (2020).
Opportunities to incorporate indigenous culture and heritage into teaching and learning programs and activities
are encouraged.
Classroom teachers are expected to support the implementation of inquiry pedagogy and experience in this
area is an advantage.
The Graduate Teacher will be a passionate, enthusiastic and capable teacher who has achieved excellent
results in both academic studies and practical teaching experiences. Teaching responsibilities will be across
the Junior School as a permanent casual cover teacher allocated by the JS Director of Student Admissions
and Staff Operations in conjunction with the Deputy Head of the Junior School. They may be asked to fill Block
cover positions replacing staff on leave.
**PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
Classroom teachers are required to:
- Teach their timetable allocation and are given adequate face to face release time whilst their students
undertake specialist lessons. It is expected that teachers use this time for planning, marking and
preparation.
- Work with their colleagues as well as specialist teachers to collaboratively plan teaching and learning units
using the School’s inquiry pedagogy.
- Undertake administrative responsibilities including the maintaining of records on student progress and
achievement, preparing academic and pastoral reports, developing differentiated teaching programs and
maintaining a teaching day book.
- Implement the School’s student well-being and pastoral care procedures and practices.
- Attend School functions and events as requested including (but not limited to)
parent information evenings, parent forums, end of year Celebration, concerts;
Barker Invitation Athletics carnival, House Swimming and Athletics;
Roles may be assigned to staff at these events to assist with their smooth operation.
**Junior School**
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- Provide supervisory cover above the normal teaching load as may be required from time to time for absent
teachers.
- Undertake playground supervision as rostered.
- Attend Chapel services and Assemblies.
- Accompany classes on excursions in relation to School programs, including overnight excursions and
camps.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in professional learning activities when scheduled:
Professional learning meetings are currently scheduled on Wednesday afternoons between 3:15pm
and 4:30pm.
Additional professional learning activities and forums are held throughout the year and staff will be
advised about their attendance.
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Junior School, Deputy Head
of Junior School or other JS Executive members
**DUTIES FOR WHICH AN ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE IS PAYABLE**
**Co-curricular Activities and Sport**
- It is expected that all teachers will participate in co-curricular activities, including one season of Saturday
sport, throughout the year.
- The normal duties of a teacher in this regard include attendance at Saturday morning sporting fixtures.
Teachers will be required to coach, manage and/or umpire sporting teams and fixtures.
- Teachers may also be required to fill a position of responsibility for other Co-curricular activities including
House Patron, Chess, Debating, IGNITE Program facilitator or Athletics Coaching.
**RELATIONSHIPS**
**_The Head of Junior School _**
Classroom teachers are responsible to the Head of Junior School for the overall aspects of his/her work.
**_The Deputy Head of Junior School _**
Classroom teachers work in collaboration with the Deputy Head of Junior School (Pre-K to Year 6) to ensure
the effective administration of all matters relating to the Junior School.
**_The Director of Primary Curriculum _**
The Director of Primary Curriculum is responsible for the academic program and professiona
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