Junior School Pre-Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Barker College is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Junior School Pre-Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide located at the Hornsby Campus.

This will be a Fixed Term, Full-Time (1.0FTE) role to commence on 12 October 2026 (Term 4, 2026) to 31 December 2027 to provide parental leave cover.

Support teachers and students in a vibrant Junior School environment. This hands-on role involves assisting with classroom activities, small-group learning support, student wellbeing, playground supervision and co-curricular programs. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, you will help create engaging learning experiences while contributing to a positive and supportive school culture. Ideal for an enthusiastic, organised and flexible team member who enjoys working with children and values professional growth.

All Junior Staff Teachers’ Aides are also required to participate in playground supervision and the school’s cocurricular program.

The School is an authorised International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) World School offering the Primary Years Program with a focus on Inquiry Learning from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a track record of:

• Working and contributing to a team;

• An ability to deliver effective administration and creative support for staff and students;

• An ability to work to deadlines;

• Initiative and strong work ethic;

• Confidence and expertise in the use of ICT;

• A positive and supportive attitude;

• An enthusiasm for continued professional learning.

Prior experience as a Teachers’ aide in a primary school context will be an advantage along with a certificate in children’s services.

A full Position Description for this role is linked HERE.

With more than 350 teaching staff and 250 support staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.

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 Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021).

• A Special Assistance Marri Mittagar Humanitarian campus in Hornsby, NSW (established 2024).

Please view our Careers video from the Head of Barker College and Deputy Head (People & Culture) below.

Further information about Barker College can be found on our website

WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE

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. 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.

We provide a range of benefits to support the ongoing wellbeing of all our staff and these benefits are outlined here.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please apply directly via SEEK and provide:

  • Current Resume/CV

  • Brief Covering Letter which addresses the reason for your interest and how your skills and experience suit the role.

• Application Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026 at 10:00am