Nursery Practitioners for hire in Watford

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    270

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Childcare
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    19%
    Vocational or technical training
    17%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    60%
    More than 10 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bright Horizons Family Solutions
    • Happy Days Nurseries LTD
    • Boys and girls nursery
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    30%
    More than 5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 270 profiles for Nursery Practitioners in Watford

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Watford: £27,158 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,350 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Nursery Practitioner

    Bushey

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationCustomer ServiceChildcareExperience Working with Children
  • Deputy Manager

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsITExperience Working with ChildrenChildcare
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Elstree

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationLeadershipChildcareTeachingExperience Working with ChildrenNursery Experience
  • Trainee Nursery Practitioner

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingExperience Working with Children
  • Nursery Manager

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceManagementTeachingExperience Working with Children
  • Room Leader

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkProgress TrackingSafeguarding 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 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.

What are some job titles related to nursery practitioners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery practitioners include: room leader, trainee nursery practitioner 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 Watford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most nursery practitioners have 9 years of professional experience.

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