Nursery Practitioners for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organisational Skills8%Childcare7%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year20%Current company
Bright Horizons Nursery
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Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,756 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Nursery Practitioner
London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLanguage Development (Child Development Components)Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsChildcareDaycare ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly years practitioner
Colliers Wood
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresTeachingPaediatric First AidEarly Years Education Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationManagementExperience Working with ChildrenCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsNursery Room Leader
South West London
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBachelor's DegreePaediatric First Aid CertificationEducationDriving LicenceQTSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationTeachingNursery Practitioner
Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFirst AidCustomer ServiceAdministrative Support ExperienceNursery Practitioner
Bromley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceQTSSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCateringBritish Sign LanguageServingNursery Practitioner
Tooting
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsSalesCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a nursery practitioner role?
The average time to fill a nursery practitioner role is 69 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do nursery practitioners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nursery practitioner include: communication skills, organisational skills and childcare.
What licenses or certifications are common for nursery practitioners?
Common licenses or certifications for nursery practitioners include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to nursery practitioners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery practitioners include: nursery room leader and early years practitioner.
What level of education is common for a nursery practitioner?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nursery practitioner in Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?
Most nursery practitioners have 11 years of professional experience.
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