Junior School Administration Assistant

Job Description

Barker College is currently seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Junior School Administration Assistant located at the Hornsby Campus. This will be a Permanent Full-Time Term-Time role. The Administration Assistant supports staff through general administration tasks in the Junior School, as well as assists with the management of common spaces across the Junior School. The successful applicant will be a positive team member who is efficient, flexible, and discreet, has a keen eye for detail and accuracy, is creative, and enjoys working with children and adults in a varied and busy environment. 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. Specialist Subject Teachers are expected to support the implementation of inquiry pedagogy and experience in this area would be an advantage. 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. Applications close: Monday 24 February 2025 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. Barker College will require all Teaching Staff to provide evidence of their Tertiary Qualifications and have an understanding of and experience in relevant NESA syllabus documents and teacher accreditation requirements. All teaching staff participate in the School’s extensive Pastoral Care and co-curricular programs. The ability to coach sports is highly desirable. Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out. Your present Principal should be listed amongst confidential referees. 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 supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research, and self-reflection. Our teaching staff is particularly well qualified and the School Council invests heavily in their continuing education. Many of them are lifelong learners, undertaking additional study including the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Teaching for Understanding. #J-18808-Ljbffr