Deputy Childcare Manager
Location: Qwackers Pre-School, Hanby Lane, Alford, LN13 9BN, with some travel to other YMCA Lincolnshire sites
Responsible to: Childcare Manager
Salary: £24,376.28 (FTE £27,542.03)
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Term Time Only) + 1 week training
Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 5pm
YMCA Lincolnshire are looking to strengthen our childcare team with the appointment of a Deputy Childcare Manager. This is a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day management of our childcare provision and ensuring we continue to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
The Deputy Childcare Manager will work closely with the Childcare Manager to lead and support the delivery of high-quality childcare, helping to ensure that the setting operates effectively and in line with relevant policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. The role will involve supporting the team, promoting strong practice, maintaining high standards of safeguarding and working closely with children, families and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for every child.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate childcare professional to take the next step in their career and play an important role within the leadership of our setting. Working alongside the Childcare Manager, the Deputy Childcare Manager will help inspire and support the team, contribute to the continued development of the provision and ensure that YMCA Lincolnshire remains committed to delivering high-quality childcare that makes a positive difference to children and families across the community.
For the full job description and to apply for this post, please complete the application forms included in the link below and email them to recruitment@lincsymca.co.uk
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Unfortunately we do not accept CVs as our Application Process is anonymous to ensure fairness.
Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 5pm
🌟 YMCA Lincolnshire Benefits 🌟
- Role specific training
- 25% off The Showroom Café
- 20% off YMCA Lincolnshire charity shops
- 10% discount on gym membership at Everlast Lincoln
- 27% discount on gym membership at My Gym Lincoln
- 10% off YMCA Lincolnshire nurseries childcare
- Free climbing sessions at The Showroom (availability dependent)
- Healthcare Cashback
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- B&Q Tradepoint card eligibility
- Free tea & coffee at all sites
- Free parking at main office (The Showroom) site
Please note
The job description linked in this advert is not intended to be a complete inventory of all the activities the job holder would be expected to undertake. The job holder is required to comply with all the departments’s policies and procedures and to meet his/her responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Job Description will be subject to review and change, in line with future development.
YMCA Lincolnshire reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a minimum number of applications be received/a suitable candidate is appointed.
Safeguarding
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to the principles and practices of safeguarding. We believe safeguarding has paramount importance, and everyone in the Association shares an objective to help keep young people and vulnerable adults safe. Each staff member is required to take personal responsibility for ensuring the safeguarding of others and maintaining own knowledge and understanding through continued familiarity with YMCA Lincolnshire policies and guidance, promoting safe practice and reporting any concerns.
Equality & Diversity
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to upholding the values that underpin current equality and diversity legislation. We recognise the importance of equality and diversity being an integral part of our work, to promote equality and prevent unlawful direct or indirect discrimination. Each staff member is required to take personal responsibility for ensuring equality and diversity is recognised and promoted in all aspects of the role, maintaining own knowledge and understanding through continued familiarity with Association policies and guidance.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We recruit great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home at YMCA Lincolnshire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Health & Safety
YMCA Lincolnshire is committed to the health, safety and welfare of our residents, service users, employees, and all visiting stakeholders. Each staff member is required to ensure that they and others take notice of and operate within Association Health and Safety guidelines.
