Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training31%Master's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Bonnington House Nursery
Carebears NurseryEarly days Nursery
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 339 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Edinburgh
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £30,177 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,642 – £35,514 yearly
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Early Years Practitioner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFood Hygiene CertificateSVQSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationFirst AidExperience Working with ChildrenPre-School Room Leader
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicencePaediatric First Aid+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServiceCare PlansNursery Assistant Practitioner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseNursery Practitioner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First Aid+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceEarly Childhood EducationChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceNursery Practitioner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementChildcareSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingNursery Practitioner / Room Supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSVQSSSCSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMeal PreparationFood PreparationCurriculum DevelopmentAdministrative Support Experience
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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 70 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, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for nursery-practitioners?
Common licenses or certifications for nursery-practitioners include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, First Aid 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 assistant practitioner and senior lead practitioner – room leader.
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 Edinburgh, 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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