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Lead Playworker / Sycamore Adventure Play Centre
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Dudley Academies Trust
Dudley Academies Trust are seeking a Lead Playworker to provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the centre when the Centre Manager is absent or unavailable. This will include taking responsibility for the overall running of the centre during designated shifts, leading and supporting staff, managing the opening and closing of the centre, acting as a key holder and ensuring appropriate cash management procedures are followed.
This is a varied, customer-facing role requiring enthusiasm, flexibility, initiative and a commitment to providing outstanding experiences for children and families.
This is a casual role, with variable hours of work.
Sycamore Adventure
Sycamore Adventure is a purpose built indoor and outdoor adventure playground for children and families in the Dudley borough and surrounding areas. It is a safe space where children can have fun. Every child has the right to play, and our playworkers support children to explore the play opportunities on offer. We aim to offer a wide menu of play options and a staff team who are trained and knowledgeable in play-work and promote the play process. Our centre offers a wide range of exciting activities for children of all ages, including outdoor and indoor play areas, climbing adventures, pedal go-karts, slides, swings, football activities, climbing frames, sandpits and trampolines. With plenty of opportunities for active play and exploration, every day brings a new adventure in a fun and safe environment.
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About Dudley Academies Trust
Dudley Academies Trust was established to ensure a first rate education for the young people of Dudley and the surrounding areas. It is important to us that all our young people have a high-quality education that will give them the foundations they need for a fulfilling life and a rewarding future career.
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With three primary schools having joined the Trust so far, we aim to offer a route from Nursery and Reception all the way through to the A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree-level courses offered by our sponsor, Dudley College of Technology.
Application Information
Closing date for this role is Sunday 20th September 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Equal Opportunities
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
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