Early-Years-Educators for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree27%Vocational or technical training25%Years of experience
1-2 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Fennies Day Nurseries
N Family Club
Building Blocks Nursery
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years25%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £27,399 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,347 yearly
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Early years practitioner
Colliers Wood
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresTeachingPaediatric First AidEarly Years Education Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationManagementExperience Working with ChildrenCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Years Teacher
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst Aid+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsWriting SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenNetworkingLevel 2 Early Years Practitioner
South Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First Aid+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationChildcareNursery ExperienceCare ExperienceTime ManagementEARLY YEARS EDUCATOR
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCOSHH AssessmentsUK GDPRPaediatric First AidChild Safeguarding+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceITComputer SkillsEarly Years Educator
Bromley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceEarly Years Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Social Housing ExperienceUK GDPRChild Safeguarding+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsCustomer ServiceFront Desk
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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 75 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, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for early-years-educators?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid and Paediatric First Aid Certification.
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 manager, nursery nurse / early years practitioner and level 3 early years educator.
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 Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early-years-educators have 5 years of professional experience.
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