
Junior School Specialist Teacher
5 days ago
Junior School Specialist Subject Teacher - Italian
(Pre-K to Year 6)
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 has embarked on a journey towards implementation of the International Baccalaureate
Organisation PYP (Primary Years Program) with a focus on Inquiry Learning from Pre-K to Year 6.
Classroom teachers are expected to support the implementation of inquiry pedagogy and experience in this
area would be an advantage.
This is a Full Time 1.0FTE role.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specialist Subject classroom teachers are required to:
- Teach their timetable allocation and are given adequate face to face release time. It is expected that
teachers use this time for planning, marking and preparation.
- Work with colleagues as well as classroom 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.
Conduct parent teacher interviews throughout the year as requested by parents and formally as designated
by the School.
- 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.
- 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.
Junior School
- Attend staff meetings and participate in professional learning activities when scheduled:
o Professional learning meetings are currently scheduled on Wednesday afternoons between 3:00pm
and 4:30pm.
o 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 and members of the Junior School Executive.
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.
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
Specialist subject teachers are responsible to the Head of Junior School for the overall aspects of their work.
The Deputy Head of Junior School
Specialist subject 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 Teaching & Learning (PYP Coordinator)
Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of Primary Curriculum to ensure the
academic program in their subject area meets all requirements of NESA and the International Baccalaureate
Organisation.
The Director of JS Staff Operations and Student Admissions
Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of Staff Operations and Student
Admissions to support daily covers and supervision of students is adequately covered throughout the
day.
The Director of Students (PreK – Year 6)
Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of Students to ensure the pastoral care of
students.
The Director of JS Administration and Student Experience (PreK – Y6)
Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of JS Administration and Student
Experiences to ensure the smooth operation of this section of the school.
Grade Coordinators
Specialist subject teachers collaborate with Grade/Stage Coordinators to ensure appropriate curriculum links
between their subject area and the PYP program of inquiry. They meet regularly with Coordinators and
grade teams to collaboratively plan effective teaching and learning units.
Staff Members
Junior School
Specialist subject teachers work collegially with other teachers within the whole School (Pre-K to Year 12).
Parents and the wider community.
Specialist subject teachers represent the School in a positive and professional manner in accordance with
the School's Mission, Vision and Values and Strategic Plan "Inspiring Global Hope".
WORK, HEALTH & SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Barker College has a documented Work Health and Safety Policy together with relevant procedures and
other documentation. You are required to comply at all times with the Policy and Procedures and their
contents. Your WHS obligations include:
Co-operating with the School in ensuring your safety and the safety of others;
Following policies and directions designed to ensure a safe environment;
Reporting any hazard you identify to your supervisor or through the School's reporting processes;
Reporting any injury sustained to your supervisor or through the School's reporting processes within 24
hours;
Following emergency evacuation procedures if required;
Following Safe Work Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and Manual Handling Guidelines
appropriate to your duties; and
- Undertaking WHS training as deemed relevant.
SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB
Experience and appropriate qualification in music education Pre-K to Year 6
An understanding of, and experience in, teaching languages.
Excellence in classroom teaching
Commitment to fostering the School's implementation of inquiry pedagogy
Excellent ICT skills
Commitment to developing a passion for learning in students
A genuine care for, and understanding of, primary aged children
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong motivation, influencing and team-building skills
Commitment to the principles and practices of a learning organisation
Initiative and flexibility
Punctuality and reliability
Enthusiasm and energy
Commitment to the School's Mission, Vision and Values.
Junior School
ACCOUNTABILITY
General
Breaches to a staff member's responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School's
Annual Performance Review and/or Disciplinary Processes. This defined accountability is underpinned
by the Barker College Staff Code of Professional Practice and Performance Management processes.
Work Health and Safety
All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or
another person's workplace safety.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Prepared to undertake any additional training to compliment the position
Experience in Primary School teaching
Flexible working hours
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Tertiary Bachelor of Education or equivalent with a speciality in Italian Language Teaching
ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION
The Manager's Manager: The Head of Barker College
The Immediate Manager: Head of Junior School
This position: Specialist Subject Teacher – Italian (Pre-K to Year 6)
APPROVAL
This position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of the Junior School
SpecialistTeacher – Italian (Pre-K to Year 6).
Approved by the Head of Junior School on 26 February 2025.
Junior School
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