Early-Years-Educators for hire in Croydon

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    1,554

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Leadership9%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree37%
    High school diploma or GED28%
    Master's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years6%
  • Current company

    Fennies Day Nurseries
    Action for Children - Grenfell Project
    Addey and stanhope Secondary School
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years36%

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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Croydon: £27,574 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£39,531 yearly

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  • Part time

    Croydon

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDisplay Screen Equipment AssessmentsFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBehaviour ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenSpecial EducationCare Plans
  • Supervising Social Worker

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresProject ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOperations ManagementSupervising ExperienceCare Plan DevelopmentRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
  • EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCOSHH AssessmentsUK GDPRPaediatric First AidChild Safeguarding+11 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceITComputer Skills
  • Key Worker

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesSIACustomer ServiceHotel ExperienceDriving LicenceHCPC

    Skills

    LeadershipCase ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCare Plans
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFirst Aid Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationSupervising ExperienceChildcareNannyingPrivate Household Childcare ExperienceNursery Experience
  • Science Teacher

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Classroom ManagementVenepunctureQTSTeachingPhlebotomyClassroom Management+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsHome HealthQTSMicrosoft Powerpoint

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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 76 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 an early years educator?

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: supervising social worker, science teacher and nursery practitioner.

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

Bachelor's degree 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 13 years of professional experience.

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