Early-Years-Educators for hire in Watford

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    432

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership8%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree33%
    High school diploma or GED30%
    Master's degree24%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Blue Butterfly Montessori
    Age Uk
    Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year30%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years44%

Browse Indeed's database of 432 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Watford

Last updated: 30 Aug 2026

Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Watford: £27,745 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£35,531 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Room Leader (Early Years)

    Bushey

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipSpecial EducationClassroom ExperienceBehaviour ManagementSafeguarding Procedures
  • Children’s Residential Support Worker

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPost-Secondary Education ExperienceFirst Aid AdministrationCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingCare PlansBehaviour ManagementDe-Escalation Techniques
  • Early Years Educator

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresNutritionCPRFood Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPremises Locking and Securing ProceduresLock and Unlock RoutinesManagement
  • Bank Nursery Educator

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkBehaviour ManagementPrevent Duty Guidance+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBehavioural ObservationWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding
  • 4+ School Readiness Teacher (Saturdays)

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Toddler CareEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkProgress TrackingInfant CarePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesSafeguarding Procedures
  • Higher Education teacher

    Abbots Langley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPhysical Education Teaching ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSwimmingExperience Teaching Physical Education+1 more

    Skills

    TeachingChildcareSpecial EducationEarly Childhood EducationCoachingSports Coaching

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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: higher education teacher, 4+ school readiness teacher (saturdays) and bank nursery educator.

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 Watford, 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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