Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Derby

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    173

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills9%
    Experience Working with Children7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED52%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Vocational or technical training24%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years29%
  • Current company

    Busy Bees Nurseries
    The White House Nursery
    Busy Bees
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 173 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Derby

Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £28,068 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,495£29,735 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Early Years Practitioner

    Breadsall

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidNVQPaediatric First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Nursery Practitioner QTS

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    UK GDPRCare CertificateCare PlansPaediatric First Aid CertificationRecord KeepingPatient-Centred Care+23 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceTeaching
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMassage TherapySports Massage+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDriving LicenceOrganisational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Apprenticeship Level 3

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneBehaviour ManagementTeachingPositive ReinforcementFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsReward Systems for ChildrenExperience Working with ChildrenPositive Classroom ReinforcementPositive ReinforcementClassroom Reward Systems
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidNVQPaediatric First AidChildcare

    Skills

    NVQLeadershipChildcareNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Childhood Education
  • Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCustomer ServiceLaundryVictims of Domestic Violence Support ExperienceFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeFood PreparationCustomer Service

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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 72 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 experience working with children.

What licenses or certifications are common for a nursery practitioner?

Common licenses or certifications for nursery-practitioners include: First Aid, Paediatric First Aid Certification and Paediatric First Aid.

What are some job titles related to nursery-practitioners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery-practitioners include: early years practitioner, nursery practitioner QTS and unqualified nursery 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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?

Most nursery-practitioners have 8 years of professional experience.

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