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

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

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Tertiary Bachelor of Education or equivalent with a speciality in Italian Language Teaching

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.