Experienced Early Childhood Educators and Kindergarten Teacher

Inspiring educators. Meaningful experiences. Endless opportunities.

The Sanctuary of Early Learning is growing, and we're looking for passionate Early Childhood professionals to join our team across the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

We are currently recruiting for positions at our Seaford House and Frankston Beach services, including:

• Certificate III Educators

• Diploma Qualified Educators

• Kindergarten Teachers

• Educational Leaders

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

The Sanctuary of Early Learning is a family-owned group of five centres located across the Mornington Peninsula. Our size allows us to offer the career opportunities of a larger organisation while maintaining the supportive, welcoming culture of a close-knit team.

We pride ourselves on creating environments where children, families and educators feel valued, supported and inspired every day. With opportunities across multiple locations, you'll have room to grow your career while remaining part of one connected team.

We believe children learn best through real-life experiences and meaningful connections with their community.

That's why our programs include regular excursions such as:

• Beach and Bush Kinder

• Intergenerational programs

• Library visits

• Swimming lessons

• Community experiences and local events

We also provide engaging incursions that enrich children's learning, including:

• Spanish lessons

• Music and Movement

• Play Ball/Sports programs

• Bale & Grow Sustainability

• Mobile dental visits

Each centre has its own unique programs, giving educators the opportunity to be creative, innovative and actively involved in planning exciting experiences.

At the Sanctuary of Early Learning, educator wellbeing isn't just something we talk about—it's something we actively invest in.

Our wellbeing program is shaped by our teams, meaning each service can celebrate and support educators in ways that are meaningful to them. We regularly seek feedback and continue to evolve our program because we know that happy, supported educators create the best outcomes for children.

We're seeking enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about high-quality early childhood education.

Successful applicants will have (or be willing to obtain):

• Certificate III, Diploma, Early Childhood Teacher qualification or suitable Educational Leader experience

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current Police Check

• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

• Child Safe (Geccko) Training

• Mandatory Reporting Training

• Do Food Safely Certificate

• Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training

Permanent full-time positions are available, with flexible 4 or 5 day working weeks.

When you join the Sanctuary of Early Learning, you'll become part of a supportive team that genuinely values your contribution.

We offer:

• Above Award wages based on your qualifications and experience. We are also receiving the Wage Retention Grant

• Career progression opportunities across multiple centres

• Strong, supportive leadership teams

• 50% gap fee discount for your children

• Fully funded professional development, including First Aid, Child Safe Standards and Manual Handling

• Opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling

• A meaningful staff wellbeing program

• Free staff uniforms

• Regular team bonding events

• Excursion opportunities across all age groups

• Access to Flare Rewards employee benefits

• A positive workplace where your ideas, skills and professional growth are encouraged

Above all, we genuinely care about our people. We strive to create an environment where educators feel respected, supported and empowered to become the very best version of themselves—for our children, our families and each other.

When submitting your application, please include a cover letter outlining:

• The position you are applying for

• Which Sanctuary of Early Learning location you are interested in

• Why you would like to join our team

Sanctuary of Early Learning is committed to providing a child safe environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all cultures, backgrounds and identities.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.