📍 Putney | Licensed for 53 places | Long-standing, close-knit team

At Story House Putney, our 53-place service may be on the smaller side but the impact, relationships, and team culture are anything but. We’re deeply connected to our local families, with a supportive and dedicated team who bring care, creativity, and commitment to everything they do.

Our current Service Manager is heading off on their next adventure raising a family and we’re now looking for a confident and experienced Service Manager to step in and continue their great work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who values close connections, stable teams, and the chance to stay engaged in day-to-day practice while also leading with vision and care.

💙 Why Choose Putney?

🏡 Strong, consistent team – experienced, collaborative, and proud of their work
👨‍👩‍👧 Deep community relationships – families who trust and return
🌿 53-place service – calm, high-quality, and easy to build real connections

💼 Your Benefits as a Service Manager

🧩 Above award pay
🧩 Leadership bonus program
🧩 Mental Health First Aid Training
🧩 Regular leadership networking and training opportunities to connect and collaborate with other Managers
🧩 Annual Story House Leadership Conference with leadership training, inspiration, and connection with peers from across the country

🌟 How We Support Your Team

🧩 75% Staff Childcare Discount*
🧩 Discounts to 100’s of major retailers
🧩 Access to Sonder – our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service
🧩 YOUR PAY YOUR WAY – track, grow, and access same-day pay with Humanforce Thrive
🧩 Salary Packaging options
🧩 Interstate relocation support
🧩 Professional development from leadership pathways and trainee programs to our Teachers@Story House initiative, we’ve created tailored development for every role. With access to an online training library, live learning sessions, and our SHEL-endar of events, there’s something for everyone, whether you're in the classroom, the kitchen, or leading a team.
🧩 UBelong Program is our commitment to inclusion, where every Story House-er feels safe, respected, and supported. From ambassadors to cultural celebrations, we create space for everyone to belong.

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.

We look forward to meeting you.

*CCS eligible care