Marri Mittigar Classroom Teacher

at  Barker College

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB

• Not for profit experience is desirable
• Ability to effectively teach young people who have faced social or emotional challenges.
• Experience in an EAL/D school environment or work in a learning support context
• High level judgment, flexibility and foresight to anticipate, prioritise and resolve issues in line with

College requirements and student needs;

• Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills;
• Ability to maintain a stable performance under pressure and/or opposition (such as time pressure or

challenging situations).

• Highly developed communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to forge effective

professional relationships with students.

• Experience in delivery up to Stage 4 curricula.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Children’s Services, F+TAF Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent would

be an advantage

• Training in First Aid will be essential (Barker College will provide access to this training as

necessary)

• Working with Children Check (employee) clearance
• Qualifications in School Based Education Support and experience working with students with

additionally learning needs and with students from a refugee background would be
advantageous.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Marri Mittigar is a special assistance school for students from refugee backgrounds. Registered for Years K –
8, Marri Mittigar is commencing operations in Term 2, 2024.
Marri Mittigar is a campus of Barker College and has its own dedicated premises on Clark Road, Waitara,
utilising the resources and support from the Barker College Hornsby Campus.
The primary role of the classroom teacher is the academic and well-being needs of the students in their
assigned class. The multi-tiered service delivery model employed for these students is developed within a
tiered interventions framework and reflects current evidence best practice as well as Marri Mittagar’s strategic
teaching and learning priorities. The classroom teacher will benefit from specific experience working within an
EAL/D or learning support environment focused on supporting students with a diverse range of EAL/D and/or
learning needs to access and participate successfully in their learning.
The classroom teacher will work collaboratively with the Head of Campus and other teachers. They will ensure
that the EAL/D needs of the students in the a school are planned for and accommodated in their programs.
Classroom teachers prepare teaching and learning programs, including assessment and reporting as well as
undertake playground supervision and participate where appropriate in the school’s cocurricular program. The
teachers will need to keep accurate records for students with specific learning needs for evidence of support
and adjustments made to teaching and learning so that the students can effectively access curriculum.
The successful applicant will be a positive team member who is efficient, flexible, and discreet, has a keen eye
for detail and accuracy, and enjoys working with children and adults in a varied and busy environment. Within
the context of Marri Mittigar, experience with and a heart for supporting students from refugee backgrounds is
essential.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom teachers are required to:

• Teach their timetable allocation and contribute to and working collaboratively as a member of the Marri

Mittagar Teaching team

• Work with all classroom teachers as well as specialist teachers to collaboratively plan teaching and

learning units.

• 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.

• Support 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

GENERAL DUTIES

• To maintain professional networks and leverage relationships in order to promote the College and

access resources that enhance the standard of service provided to our students.

• Assist with the care and supervision of students in all activities
• Accompany students on excursions as required
• Undertake playground supervision
• Support the behaviour of students by implementing supportive strategies
• Support the educational experiences of students with disabilities, disorders and difficulties
• Attend staff in-services where applicable
• Maintain an environment that is clean, tidy, organised and positive
• Maintain the documentation and display of students’ work
• Monitor, order and maintain materials used in the classroom for teaching and learning
• Perform his/her duties in a manner consistent with the purposes of the school and in line with

community expectations

• Remain current on school policies and procedures
• Support students who become sick or injured whilst at school as required
• Assist with after School co-curricular programs as needed
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Marri Mittagar Head of Campus or his/her

delegate.