Jamie started his teaching career in Western Sydney and moved to Barker College in 2005. He has taught across all stage areas and has a passion for education. Since commencing at Barker, Jamie has been actively involved in all facets of life at Barker College. He has previously been appointed Grade Coordinator and Co-Curricular Coordinator and his love of sport has lead him into Rugby, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball coaching. Jamie coordinated and chaired a working party on the development of Darkinjung Barker Campus. In late 2015 he was appointed Darkinjung Barker Campus Coordinator.
“The challenge of setting up a new school has been immense. The feeling, personally, for me has been one of excitement and accomplishment. I still remember when the idea of an Indigenous Campus on the Central Coast was first raised, it took my imagination and education journey to a new level. I knew that this was something very special that I wanted to be a part of. To be appointed to be the Head of the campus was the most significant moment in my teaching career and I am thankful every day that I have been trusted with this responsibility.”

Tom Spencer joined Darkinjung Barker in 2017 as a classroom teacher for Years 3 – 6. Tom has extensive experience teaching primary aged children including three years at Barker’s Hornsby campus and before that at Windsor Park Public School.

Tom has a Masters of Teaching – Primary and a Bachelor of Health Science PDHPE, along with a Certificate III in fitness and a Certificate IV in personal training.

Before he commenced his teaching career, Tom spent time travelling, as a volunteer worker in Costa Rica, as well as undertaking conservation work with sea turtles.

I first joined Darkinjung Barker in 2018 as an intern and have now returned as a classroom teacher, after completing my Master of Teaching (Primary). I graduated from Barker College in 2014 and achieved a Bachelor of Science in 2018. Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to work with a large range of students coaching sports such as basketball, netball, AFL, soccer, cross country and athletics.

I am extremely excited to begin my teaching career working with the students at Darkinjung Barker.

Bus Drivers, Ian Benton and Brett Edwards are valuable members of the Darkinjung Barker team. Ian loves spending time with the children each day and will often stay on at the School assisting where possible. Brett loves spending time listening to the children read and helping out where possible. Ian and Brett are always keen to jump on board and give a helping hand at any school events. Both gentleman have a key role in ensuring the regular attendance of the children and communication between the families.