Junior School Specialist Teacher’s Aide (PreK – Y6) – STEAM & Design Technology

ABOUT THE ROLE

Barker College is currently seeking to appoint a practical, technically minded and enthusiastic Junior School Specialist Teacher’s Aide (PreK – Y6) –STEAM and Design Technology located at the Hornsby Campus.

This will be a Permanent, Full-Time (1.0FTE) to commence in Term 4, 2026 (12 October 2026).

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Junior School STEAM, Design Technology and specialist teaching teams to support innovative, inquiry-based and hands-on learning for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. All Junior Staff Teachers’ Aides are also required to participate in playground supervision and the school’s cocurricular program. This role is suited to someone who is passionate about encouraging young people to design, investigate, experiment, build and solve problems. The successful applicant will help students turn their ideas into practical outcomes using a range of traditional tools, contemporary technologies and creative design processes. The Teacher’s Aide will provide practical, technical and administrative support before, during and after lessons. This may include preparing materials and equipment, assisting students with tools and technologies, maintaining organised learning spaces, supporting safe workshop practices and helping teachers deliver engaging practical projects.

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;

• Providing effective practical, technical and administrative support for staff and students;

• Supporting hands-on learning using tools, materials, equipment and digital technologies;

• Experience or a strong interest in robotics, coding, drones, electronics, sewing, textiles, woodwork, construction or digital fabrication;

• A strong commitment to safe workshop practices and age-appropriate use of tools and equipment;

• An ability to work to deadlines;

• Initiative and strong work ethic;

• Confidence using ICT, digital systems and a willingness to learn new software and emerging technologies; A positive and supportive attitude;

• An enthusiasm for continued professional learning.

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

  • A brief covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your practical skills, technical experience and enthusiasm for STEAM and Design Technology would support Junior School students.

• Applications close: 7 September 2026 at 10:00am

CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants will be expected to support the Mission, Vision and Values of the School.

• Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the School’s Christian values. 

• Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.  A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.

• Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.

• Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out.