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Developing YOU

Everyone promises opportunity. Here, it really happens.

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Student Placements

We want Early Childhood Education and Care students to experience work placement opportunities that connect them with best-practice early-learning methodologies.

If you’d like the opportunity to learn in an exceptional work environment that emphasises your growth as an early childhood educator, hit the link to apply for a practical work placement with Story House Early Learning today.

Student placement enquiry

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Service Leadership Team

Story House services have a Service Leadership Team (SLT) which is a distributed leadership model. We believe that this model enhances our services, offers career progression, and cultivates a skilled educator base, ensuring quality outcomes for children and families.

Within the SLT, the Service Manager remains the senior figure with ultimate responsibility for quality and operational outcomes, necessitating strong team support. Empowered to lead within their own service community, the SLT aims to guide and improve early childhood practice continuously.

View our SLT vacancies

Professional Development Opportunities

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Wellbeing and Inclusion Advisor that supports services to support their children.
Annual development plans as apart of our continuous feedback appraisal process.
Service Manager development pathway for 2ICs or future leaders.
Lead Educator development pathway for Lead Educators.
Pedagogical Practice Partner development pathway for Educational Leaders.
Ability to join our Safety and Wellbeing Committees.
The Library; a platform with many self-paced industry leading learning modules.
Quarterly professional development calendar with industry experts.
Frequent visits from the Early Learning team to our services.
ECT Mentor to assist provisionally ECTs to gain their full registration (VIC).
Program for experienced ECTs to be recognised as Highly Accomplished.
Role-based communities of practice for peer-to-peer connection.
Dedicated in-service ‘champions’ that support and mentor colleagues.
Mental Health First Aid training for Service Managers.

Triangle diagram illustrating the Distributed Leadership Model at Story House, featuring roles: Service Manager, Educational Leader, and Second in Charge.

Wellbeing and Inclusion Advisor that supports services to support their children.
Annual development plans as apart of our continuous feedback appraisal process.
Service Manager development pathway for 2ICs or future leaders.
Lead Educator development pathway for Lead Educators.
Pedagogical Practice Partner development pathway for Educational Leaders.
Ability to join our Safety and Wellbeing Committees.
The Library; a platform with many self-paced industry leading learning modules.
Quarterly professional development calendar with industry experts.
Frequent visits from the Early Learning team to our services.
ECT Mentor to assist provisionally ECTs to gain their full registration (VIC).
Program for experienced ECTs to be recognised as Highly Accomplished.
Role-based communities of practice for peer-to-peer connection.
Dedicated in-service ‘champions’ that support and mentor colleagues.
Mental Health First Aid training for Service Managers.

Flowchart showing Teachers@Story House Certification path, from ECT bachelor studies to full registration and advanced certification.

Flowchart for the Educational Leaders@Story House program, detailing steps from self-paced learning to becoming a Pedagogical Practice Partner.

Word on the Street

For some, it’s about progressing to the next level. For others, it’s stepping sideways onto a new path. And sometimes, it’s staying right where you are and growing in your role. Either way, we’ve got you covered. With industry-leading training and mentoring to match, you’ll get the support you need to grow, your way.

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Schema Learning

Schema play refers to the act of using objects or toys to explore and interpret the world around us. Children often engage in schema play as they learn about their...

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The Benefits of Music for Child Development

Music has long been recognised as a powerful tool for human expression, creativity, and communication. When it comes to child development, the benefits of music cannot be overstated. Engaging with...

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Why Children Should Engage in Sand and Mud Play

1. Sensory Development: Playing with sand and mud stimulates various senses, such as touch, sight, and even smell. The different textures and consistencies of sand and mud allow children to...

Embracing YOU

An inclusive environment that values you for you.

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