Junior School Specialist Teacher - Italian

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Junior School Specialist Subject Teacher - Italian
(Pre-K to Year 6)


Barker College aims to foster a love of learning that inspires the heart, mind and soul of each student

through a diverse and challenging curriculum (Pre-K to Year 12), catering for individual interest and capacity.

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 0.4 FTE position working Monday and Tuesday for Terms 3 and 4 2025.

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.

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Attend staff meetings and participate in professional learning activities when scheduled:
o Professional learning meetings are currently scheduled on Wednesday afternoons between 3:00pm

and 4:30pm.

o Additional professional learning activities and forums are held throughout the year and staff will be

advised about their attendance.

Undertake other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Junior School, Deputy
Head of Junior School and members of the Junior School Executive.

A Part-Time Teacher shall undertake the normal duties described above including pastoral care duties

and co-curricular duties, proportionate to their face to face teaching load as required by the School over

the course of the term or year. The School will attempt to assist a Part-Time Teacher to meet these

requirements by consulting with the Teacher regarding the timing of such commitments.

If a Part-Time Teacher is required to attend duties on a day they do not normally attend, and that

attendance is in addition to their normal pro rata duties, the Teacher shall be paid for such attendance

at the appropriate casual rate. As weekly Departmental staff member meetings are timetabled, it is

expected that Part-Time Teachers will attend these, as well as attending School-designated

Professional Development Training days and/or meetings as part of their pro rata duties.

DUTIES FOR WHICH AN ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE IS PAYABLE

Co-curricular Activities and Sport

It is expected that all teachers will participate in co-curricular activities.
Teachers may also be required to fill a position of responsibility for other Co-curricular activities including
House Patron, Chess, Debating, IGNITE Program facilitator or Athletics Coaching.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Head of Junior School

Specialist subject teachers are responsible to the Head of Junior School for the overall aspects of their work.

The Deputy Head of Junior School

Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Deputy Head of Junior School (Pre-K to Year 6) to

ensure the effective administration of all matters relating to the Junior School.

The Director Teaching & Learning (PYP Coordinator)

Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of Primary Curriculum to ensure the

academic program in their subject area meets all requirements of NESA and the International Baccalaureate

Organisation.

The Director of JS Staff Operations and Student Admissions

Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of Staff Operations and Student

Admissions to support daily covers and supervision of students is adequately covered throughout the

day.

The Director of Students (PreK – Year 6)

Specialist subject teachers work in collaboration with the Director of Students to ensure the pastoral care of

students.

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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

Specialist subject teachers work collegially with other teachers within the whole School (Pre-K to Year 12).

Parents and the wider community.

Specialist subject teachers represent the School in a positive and professional manner in accordance with

the School’s Mission, Vision and Values and Strategic Plan “Inspiring Global Hope”.

WORK, HEALTH & SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Barker College has a documented Work Health and Safety Policy together with relevant procedures and

other documentation. You are required to comply at all times with the Policy and Procedures and their

contents. Your WHS obligations include:


Co-operating with the School in ensuring your safety and the safety of others;
Following policies and directions designed to ensure a safe environment;
Reporting any hazard you identify to your supervisor or through the School’s reporting processes;
Reporting any injury sustained to your supervisor or through the School’s reporting processes within 24
hours;

Following emergency evacuation procedures if required;
Following Safe Work Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and Manual Handling Guidelines
appropriate to your duties; and

Undertaking WHS training as deemed relevant.
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
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ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


Outstanding interpersonal skills
Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong motivation, influencing and team-building skills
Commitment to the principles and practices of a learning organisation
Initiative and flexibility
Punctuality and reliability
Enthusiasm and energy
Commitment to the School’s Mission, Vision and Values.
ACCOUNTABILITY

General

Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s

Annual Performance Review and/or Disciplinary Processes. This defined accountability is underpinned

by the Barker College Staff Code of Professional Practice and Performance Management processes.

Work Health and Safety

All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or

another person’s workplace safety.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Prepared to undertake any additional training to compliment the position
Experience in Primary School teaching
Flexible working hours
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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

ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION

The Manager’s Manager: The Head of Barker College

The Immediate Manager: Head of Junior School

This position: Specialist Subject Teacher – Italian (Pre-K to Year 6)

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APPROVAL

This position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of the Junior School

SpecialistTeacher – Italian (Pre-K to Year 6).

Approved by the Head of Junior School on 26 February 2025.

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