Deputy Childcare Manager

YMCA Trinity Group

Address: YMCA Childcare, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4HW

Salary: £31,570 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference: 0764

YMCA Trinity Group is looking for a motivated and committed Deputy Childcare Manager to support the delivery of high quality childcare across two Lowestoft settings - YMCA Childcare St. Margaret's Road and YMCA Childcare Water Lane.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident early years professional ready to take the next step in leadership. You will work closely with the Childcare Managers to ensure outstanding provision, while taking a key role in overseeing SEND provision, health and safety, and maintaining consistent standards across both sites.

As a senior member of the team, you will have a significant impact on the quality of provision. You will support, guide, and develop staff to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences and ensure that all children, including those with additional needs, are supported to thrive and reach their full potential.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step up into a broader leadership position or already operating at deputy level and looking to expand their impact across multiple sites.

Your responsibilities:

• Support the day to day management of two childcare settings
• Deputise for the Childcare Managers in their absence
• Lead and support staff to deliver high quality, inclusive childcare
• Oversee and support SENCO provision, ensuring excellent outcomes for children with additional needs
• Take a proactive role in health and safety compliance, ensuring safe environments across both settings
• Monitor and maintain high standards in line with EYFS and OFSTED requirements
• Support staff development, training, and performance
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals

You will need:

• Hold a Level 3 (or above) Early Years/Childcare qualification
• Have experience in a childcare or early years setting, with some leadership responsibility
• Have a strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, SEND, and Ofsted requirements
• Be confident supporting staff and promoting best practice
• Have a proactive, organised, and positive approach
• Be passionate about delivering inclusive, high quality childcare

About us

At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes, in helping us achieve our mission.

We will offer you:

• Reduced childcare costs for employees' own children
• 5 weeks holiday and public holiday allowance (pro rata)
• A paid day off allocated for your birthday (dependent on staff rota)
• Development and internal progression opportunities
• DBS check facilitated / cost paid as part of onboarding
• An induction programme and additional career development opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay and company pension, plus access for YMCA Trinity staff and their immediate families to our Employee Assistance Programme

To find out more

To find out more, please call Amanda Spence, Childcare Programme Manager on or email or .

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and complete the full application form.

As part of our safer recruitment process, applicants are required to complete the application form in full, including details of referees and any gaps in employment.

Closing date: 1 pm, 18 June 2026.

Applications are assessed on a regular basis; therefore early application is advised. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when roles are filled.