Childcare & early years CV guide
Child-safety screening and paediatric first aid are usually required; list them with dates. Show age groups, ratios and curriculum frameworks you have worked with.
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Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Profile | Recommended |
| Experience | Expected |
| Education | Expected |
| Checks & certificates | Expected |
| Skills | Recommended |
| Training | Recommended |
| References | Expected |
Key facts
- In the United Kingdom, work with children usually needs a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own schemes. Source: gov.uk
Facts checked 2026-10-15.
Tips
- Child-safety screening and paediatric first aid are usually required; list them with dates.
- Show age groups, ratios and curriculum frameworks you have worked with.
Registration by country
Regulated jobs need the local registration or licence on the CV, or a note that the application is in progress. Confirm current requirements with the regulator.
| Country | Profession | Registration or licence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Childcare workers | Enhanced DBS check (PVG in Scotland); paediatric first aid |
| United States | Childcare workers | State childcare background check; CPR / first aid |
| Canada | Childcare workers | Vulnerable sector check; ECE registration |
| Australia | Childcare workers | Working with Children Check |
| New Zealand | Childcare workers | Police vetting / safety check |
| Ireland | Childcare workers | Garda vetting |
| Germany | Childcare workers | Erweitertes Führungszeugnis |
| United Kingdom | Teachers | Qualified teacher status (QTS) or registration with GTCS / EWC / GTCNI; enhanced DBS |
| United States | Teachers | State teaching licence / certificate |
| Canada | Teachers | Provincial teaching certificate (e.g. Ontario College of Teachers) |
| Australia | Teachers | State teacher registration (e.g. NESA, VIT, QCT) and Working with Children Check |
| New Zealand | Teachers | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand registration |
| Ireland | Teachers | Teaching Council registration; Garda vetting |
| United Arab Emirates | Teachers | Teacher licence (MOE / KHDA / ADEK requirements) |
| Singapore | Teachers | MOE teaching qualification (NIE) |
Childcare worker CVs by country
- Childcare worker CV for the United Kingdom
- Childcare worker CV for the United States
- Childcare worker CV for Canada
- Childcare worker CV for Australia
- Childcare worker CV for New Zealand
- Childcare worker CV for Ireland
- Childcare worker CV for Germany
- Childcare worker CV for Austria
- Childcare worker CV for Switzerland
- Childcare worker CV for the Netherlands
- Childcare worker CV for France
- Childcare worker CV for Sweden
- Childcare worker CV for Norway
- Childcare worker CV for the United Arab Emirates
- Childcare worker CV for Saudi Arabia
- Childcare worker CV for Qatar
- Childcare worker CV for Kuwait
- Childcare worker CV for Oman
- Childcare worker CV for Singapore
- Childcare worker CV for Japan
Questions
What should a childcare CV include?
A childcare CV needs your contact details, experience, education, checks and certificates and references, and usually profile, skills and training. Lead with what employers in this field check first, and back it up with specific examples. Child-safety screening and paediatric first aid are usually required; list them with dates. The CV Atlas readiness check flags anything this field expects that your CV is missing.
What order should the sections of a childcare CV be in?
Use this order for a childcare CV: Profile, Experience, Education, Checks & certificates, Skills, Training and References. Put the most important evidence for this field near the top, and list entries within each section with the most recent first. Contact details and your name always come first, in the header. Some countries change the order, for example Japan lists history oldest first, and CV Atlas applies that automatically.
How long should a childcare CV be?
It depends on the country more than the job. A childcare CV in the United States should be 1–2 pages; in the United Kingdom, 2 pages; in Australia, 2–4 pages. Keep recent roles detailed and older ones brief, so your strongest evidence sits on the first page. Pick your target country in CV Atlas and it applies the local length and paper size.
Do childcare workers need to put their registration on their CV?
Yes. Childcare workers should show child-safety screening and childcare qualifications you hold (with dates) near the top of the CV, in its own section, with the registering body and status. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress” so employers can see where you stand. The body depends on the country. Confirm current requirements with the regulator before applying; CV Atlas names the usual body for the main destination countries.
How do I make a childcare CV stand out?
Show age groups, ratios and curriculum frameworks you have worked with. Be specific: name the systems, settings and results, start each bullet with a verb, and keep it to one line where you can. Show the scale of your work with numbers where it helps. Tailor the first lines of your profile and each role to the job advert.
Which jobs does the childcare CV guide cover?
This guide covers 10 job titles, including Nursery / early years practitioner, Preschool teacher, Kindergarten teacher, Childminder / family day care, Nanny, Au pair, Teaching assistant and Nursery manager. They share the same CV structure and checks. If your exact title is not listed, type it into CV Atlas and pick the closest field. Country rules such as photos, length and references are added on top when you choose where you are applying.
Jobs this guide covers
Nursery / early years practitioner · Preschool teacher · Kindergarten teacher · Childminder / family day care · Nanny · Au pair · Teaching assistant (early years) · Nursery manager · Babysitter · Childcare centre director
Country guides
Photo, date of birth, length and paper size change by country. Start with United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, or see all 200 countries.
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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.