Early Years Educators for hire in Croydon

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    714

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Leadership7%
    Organisational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED36%
    Bachelor's degree26%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Fennies Day Nurseries
    N Family Club
    All Saints C of E Primary School
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year22%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: 20 Jul 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Croydon: £27,507 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£39,471 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Ad Hoc Driver

    Croydon

    Licenses & certifications

    PCV LicenceCSCSSIANVQDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceRetail SalesSalesCash HandlingTeam ManagementDriving
  • Pre-school Room Leader / Early Years Educator (Level 3)

    Wallington

    Licenses & certifications

    A LevelServingCustomer ServiceFrenchGCSEEnglish

    Skills

    FrenchHindiOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Bilingual Early Years Teacher

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateEnglishEYPS

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceTeachingBilingualClassroom ManagementWorking with Children
  • Early Year Educator

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateHospital Experience

    Skills

    Communication Skills
  • Head Group Leader

    Wimbledon

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeMentoringSpecial Education
  • Early Years Practitioner (Bank staff)

    Mitcham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEYPS

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer Service

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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 79 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, Paediatric First Aid Certification and 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: pre-school room leader / early years educator (level 3), level 3 early years educator and freelance early years consultant.

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 18 years of professional experience.

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