About this job
Opening JULY 2026 | Brand-New 100-Place Service | 6 Rooms | Thewlis Road in Pakenham
Looking for your next leadership opportunity within Story House? 🧩
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you know the early years lay the foundation for lifelong learning and this is your opportunity to help shape that foundation from day one.
Our brand-new Pakenham service is opening this July, and we’re seeking a bachelor-qualified (minimum) ECT from within our Story House network to run our STRONG Beginnings curriculum across the 3 - 5 year old age groups.
But what does the journey look like from here?
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an internal interview process with members of our leadership team.
This process will focus on our Story House values, pedagogical leadership, mentoring approach and how you contribute to safe, inclusive and engaging environments for children, families and teams.
This is more than an interview. It’s your opportunity to:
🧩 Learn more about the vision for the new service
🧩 Share your leadership style and educational philosophy
🧩 Demonstrate how you guide quality practice and mentor teams
🧩 Show us how you bring our values to life each day
We’re intentionally building this team from day one and we want every piece to fit beautifully.
Before applying, please ensure you have had a conversation with your current manager regarding your interest in the opportunity.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.
We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.
All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.
At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.
*CCS eligible care