Nursery Practitioners for hire in Derby

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills9%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Vocational or technical training22%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    La Petite Academy
    Family First Nurseries
    The White House Nursery
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year40%
    More than 5 years40%
    1-2 years20%

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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £27,792 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,443 – £30,359 yearly

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  • 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

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMeal PreparationFood PreparationExperience Working with Children
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicencePrevent Duty GuidanceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Child Safeguarding

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipEarly Childhood EducationSalesCustomer Service
  • Early Years Educator Apprentice

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid Response
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSocial ListeningFood SafetyCustomer ServiceCash HandlingChildcare
  • Apprenticeship for level 3 childcare qualification

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationChildcareExperience Working with Children

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCleaningMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft Powerpoint

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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 time management.

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: early years practitioner, apprenticeship for level 3 childcare qualification and nursery practitioner QTS.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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