Educational Leader

Story House Early Learning; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff childcare discount

Leadership bonuses

Same-day pay

Sonder wellbeing

First aid & vaccinations

Salary packaging

Retail discounts

Uniforms provided

Lunch provided

Learning library access

Kitchen Garden program

Job summary

Story House Early Learning is seeking an Early Childhood Educational Leader in Geelong to join our leadership team. You will help implement themes and support staff development within our strong education programs.

We offer comprehensive benefits including childcare discounts, leadership bonuses, on-demand learning, and safety and wellbeing support through platforms like Sonder. Daily lunches and an inclusive, collaborative environment await.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational programs as part of the leadership team.
• Implement the STRONG Beginnings curriculum and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
• Support child safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

As an Early Childhood Educational Leader, you understand the importance of the early years as a child’s foundation for lifelong learning. Our Educational Leaders are part of the leadership team and play an integral role implementing exceeding themes. Skip the wordy ad! Watch the video instead, and below, uncover how we value you, enhancing your career piece by piece with fantastic benefits.

We Value You:

Worker Retention Payment approved provider.

Dedicated leadership program with financial bonuses.

75% Staff Childcare Discount*.

YOUR PAY YOUR WAY – Track, Grow and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive.

Access to Sonder – our 24/7 safety and wellbeing platform.

FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.

Salary Packaging options.

Discounts to hundreds of major retailers.

Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.

Chef-cooked lunch provided daily.

Access to our On-Demand Learning Library with 90+ courses and exclusive ECA training to support your growth and career development.

Be part of our STRONG Beginnings curriculum and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, where children are encouraged to explore, create, grow and learn through meaningful, hands‑on experiences.

Service-based celebrations, recognition and regular check‑ins with your manager because connection and feeling supported matters.

Join one of our many committees. Being part of an inclusive team where coming together to collaborate and having a voice is encouraged.

Regular networking opportunities to come together and collaborate with other Educational Leaders

And more...

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