Early Years Educators for hire in Cheltenham

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    210

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Leadership
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
    Vocational or technical training
    20%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Busy Bees Nurseries
    • LITTLE PIONEERS NURSERY
    • OurCoop Little Pioneers
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    56%
    2-5 years
    22%
    1-2 years
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 210 profiles for Early Years Educators in Cheltenham

Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cheltenham: £35,231 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £58,766 yearly
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  • Early Years Assistant

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementChildcareCustomer ServiceConflict Management
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH CompliancePaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNursery ExperienceCleaning
  • Housekeeper

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH CompliancePaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationCleaningNursery Experience
  • Deputy Manager

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceMaintenance
  • Senior Practitioner

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Childhood EducationTime ManagementFood PreparationStocking
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Cheltenham

    Licenses & certifications

    UK GDPRFood SafetyCare CertificateFire SafetyBasic Life SupportFirst Aid+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkPatient Feeding Support

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What's the average time to fill an early years educator role?

The average time to fill an early years educator role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do early years educators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an early years educator include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for early years educators?

Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Safeguarding Certification, Paediatric First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to early years educators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to early years educators include: early years practitioner, housekeeper and senior practitioner.

What level of education is common for an early years educator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an early years educator in Cheltenham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?

Most early years educators have 9 years of professional experience.

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