Early Years Educators for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Teaching5%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Bachelor's degree24%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years16%3-5 years12%Current company
Angels NurseryAshfield House Day NurseryAspire – Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (via Reed Recruitment)Time at current job
Less than a year35%1-2 years22%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,953 yearly
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Practice Educator
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBachelor's DegreeNMCMaster's DegreeDoctoral DegreeFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
TeachingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCare PlansPatient ObservationFront of House
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationMusicFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingCare ExperienceMac OSTeachingTime ManagementEarly Years Educator
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Early Childhood EducationExperience Working with ChildrenChildcareTeachingCare PlansCommunication SkillsEarly Years Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSpecial EducationChildcareAdministrative ExperienceEarly Years Practitioner
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Early Childhood EducationSupervising ExperienceNannyingNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEnglishLevel 3 Early Years Educator
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsBehaviour Management
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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 78 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 teaching.
What licenses or certifications are common for an early years educator?
Common licenses or certifications for early years educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding 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: early years practitioner, 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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early years educators have 11 years of professional experience.
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