Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Portsmouth

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    339

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Childcare6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED62%
    Vocational or technical training19%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Leapfrog Nursery
    Purbrook Preschool and Day Nursery
    Rainbow Corner Nursery School
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years38%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 339 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Portsmouth

Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £29,386 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,275 – £32,865 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Nursery Practitioner

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresNVQChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingExperience Working with Children
  • Early year Practitioner (Current)

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Adobe PhotoshopPhoto Editing SoftwareInterior DesignSketchup3D ModelsDrafting+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDrafting3D ModellingChild SafeguardingFood Safety
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Fareham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationMaintenanceHospitality
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementDelegationActivities Coordination Experience
  • Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNursery Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingSymbol Communication SystemsMakaton Signing
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingCertificate of Higher EducationFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Toddler CarePreschool ExperienceCommunication SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding

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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, organisational skills and childcare.

What licenses or certifications are common for nursery-practitioners?

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 year practitioner (current), baby room manager and level 3 qualified 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 Portsmouth, 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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