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Hi I am on the Holy Grail on our schools IT, new sheet, blue sky. Been doing a lot of background research in my spare time. Being a governor it not my full time job. Anyone know of any sources of free downloadable papers on overall IT strategy scoping and /or ITTs to service providers and suppliers for school software and hardware. Don’t want to reinvent a wheel if i can help it. thks cocker PS happy to donate a small amount to any preferred children’s charities for any particularly relevant individual stuff offered

Oasis is currently recruiting for a multi-talentedICT Cluster Manager, based in Oasis Academy Fir Vale and Oasis AcademyWatermead in Sheffield. As part of a national team, but working with theRegional Service Delivery Manager, this senior role is about delivering aneffective ICT service in a fast paced, dynamic environment, in a rapidly expandingorganisation. This ICT Cluster Manager role requires someone who: · has experience in a ICT role at a senior level witha strong IT technical background, particularly with MS Technologies. · has excellent communication skills, is well organisedand quality focused, has knowledge of, or experience using a service softwarepackage or working to an SLA. This is a newly created position in the organisation, so the successfulcandidate will need to relish challenging situations needing decisive decisionmaking. They will also need to be innovative, task-focussed and be ableto plan in detail to meet changing requirements. If this excitingopportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of thecommunities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstratecommitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriatechecks, including enhanced DBS checks. If you are interested in this position, please go to our website www.oasiscommunitylearning.organd download an Application Form. Pleasesend to [email protected] by 9:00am Monday 21st July 2014. Interviews will take place in Bradfordon Wednesday 30th July 2014. Ideally the successful candidate would start in mid-August. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Officer at [email protected] Oasis Community Learning supports Equal OpportunitiesEmployment. OasisCommunity Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England andWales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act1993 and 2006

We are seeking to recruit an ICT Technician to fill a full-time position within the ICT team of Oasis Community Learning. This newly created position will be based at Oasis Academy Hextable in Kent. This person will provide 1st Line hardware and software support, incident management, call logging, asset management, general IT administrative and other IT facility services as part of a Service Desk within the Oasis Academy Hextable IT support team. The successful candidate will have an IT technical background, good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Windows7 and Office Applications. Experience of IT services within an Education environment is desirable but not essential. This person must also have a pro-active approach to work and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A good Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) To learn more about Oasis’ vision for unlocking our students’ potential and working in partnership with our local community please visit our website: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org . If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to [email protected] . Closing date for applications is: 9am on the 10th January 2014 Interviews will be held: Monday 20th January 2014 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment OCL - ICT Support Technician JDPS HEX - DEC 2013.docx

OasisCommunity Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across theUnited Kingdom. We arecurrently recruiting for a Senior ICTTechnician to fill a new full-time position, based at Oasis Academy SouthBank, a brand new academy in London Waterloo that opened its doors in September2013. The academy offers state-of-the art facilities in a newly refurbishedsecondary education environment. As Senior ICT Technician you will ensure the smooth running of ICTsystems to facilitate teaching, learning, administration and leadership at theAcademy. You will also provide technical support in line with the Academy’s ICTsupport service definition and be involved in projects relating to mobiletechnology and day-to-day support. Thesuccessful applicant will: · be enthusiastic, customer focused and have excellentcommunication skills · be able to work independently and think proactivelyto prevent or resolve problems · possess strong analytical / troubleshooting skills · have experience of working with Microsofttechnologies in a senior technical support capacity including Windows 7/8,Office 2010/2013, Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc. · ideally have previous experience in asupervisory role. This rolerepresents an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to progresstheir career within IT. You will be part of a national IT team, undertaking abrand new role at one of our newly opened academies, thus will have theopportunity to grow and develop with the school. Aspart of the package, we offer:· comprehensive a Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) including industry certified accreditation · a Local Government pension scheme · a generous holiday allowance (25 days + bankholidays, rising to 30 days after two years’ service). · a supportive and professional workingenvironment with the opportunity to travel to other sites and build experience. We are committed to making a difference to the livesof the communities we work in and as such you must show a willingness todemonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the OasisEthos. If you have any questions or require any furtherinformation, please contact Yaaba Erzuah, HR Advisor, on 020 7921 4261. To apply for the position, please send your CV andcovering letter to: [email protected] by no later than 9am on Friday 8thAugust 2014. Interviews will take place in London on Thursday14th August 2014. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks,including enhanced DBS checks and referencing. OasisCommunity Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a companylimited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is anexempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006. OCL-Senior IT Technician SOU JDPS.pdf OCL Ethos Statement.doc

Oasis Community Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across the United Kingdom. A fantastic new position has been created within the ICT team working at one of our newly opened Academies. We are currently recruiting for a proactive Senior ICT Technician to fill a full-time position, based at Oasis Academy South Bank, conveniently located in Waterloo, London. Oasis Academy South Bank opened its doors in September 2013, and as such has state-of-the art facilities in a newly refurbished secondary education environment.The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of ICT systems to facilitate teaching, learning, administration and Leadership at the Academy. As part of this role, the post holder will provide technical support in line with the Academy’s ICT support service definition and be involved in projects around mobile technology and day to day support.The successful applicant will have: Demonstrable experience of working in IT Support Environment. Customer focused with excellent communication skills Strong analytical / troubleshooting skills Experience of working with Microsoft technologies in a senior technical support capacity including Windows 7/8, Office 2010/2013, Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to be part of anational IT team in a newly created role, while working at a newly opened secondary education site. As part of the package, Oasis Community Learning offers: A good Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc A pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) A supportive and professional working environment with the opportunity to travel to other sites and build experience An opportunity to join a socially conscious organisation which thrives on making a difference in society by transforming lives and communities. To find out more about Oasis, the work we do and the role, please go to our website: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org. CVs with covering letter should be sent tothe following email address: [email protected]. We request no agency contact please. Closing date for applications is: 9am on Wednesday 9th July 2014 Interviews will be in London held on Wednesday 16th July2014 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529

OasisCommunity Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across theUnited Kingdom. A fantastic new position has beencreated within the ICT team working at one of our newly opened Academies. Weare currently recruiting for a proactive Senior ICT Technician to fill afull-time position, based at Oasis Academy South Bank, conveniently located inWaterloo, London. Oasis Academy SouthBank opened its doors in September 2013, and as such has state-of-the artfacilities in a newly refurbished secondary education environment.Thesuccessful candidate will ensure the smooth running of ICT systems tofacilitate teaching, learning, administration and Leadership at the Academy. Aspart of this role, the post holder will provide technical support in line withthe Academy’s ICT support service definition and be involved in projects aroundmobile technology and day to day support.Thesuccessful applicant will have: Demonstrable experience of working in IT Support Environment. Customer focused with excellent communication skills Strong analytical / troubleshooting skills Experience of working with Microsoft technologies in a senior technical support capacity including Windows 7/8, Office 2010/2013, Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc. Previous experience in a supervisory role would be an advantage. Thisis an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to be part of anational IT team in a newly created role, while working at a newly openedsecondary education site. Aspart of the package, Oasis Community Learning offers: A good Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) A supportive and professional working environment with the opportunity to travel to other sites and build experience An opportunity to join a socially conscious organisation which thrives on making a difference in society by transforming lives and communities. To find out more about Oasis, the work we do and therole, please go to our website: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org. CVs with covering letter should be sent tothe following email address: [email protected]. We request no agency contact please. Closing date for applications is: 9am onWednesday9th July 2014 Interviews will be in London held on Wednesday 16th July2014We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriatechecks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingnessto demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from theOasis Community Learning ethos. OasisCommunity Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited byGuarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 OCL-Senior IT Technician SOU JDPS-20.11.13.doc OCL Ethos Statement.doc

An opportunity has arisen for an ICT Mobile Technician to cover the Midlands Region with Oasis Community Learning, one of the largest Academy sponsors inthe UK. This newly created role will ensure the smooth running of ICT systems over several sites to facilitate teaching, learning, administration and Leadership. The successful candidate will need to have a keen approach to customer service and have the ability to identify incidents and set key priorities. You will be liaising with the national Service Desk team, the Regional Service Delivery Manager and external providers/manufactures to facilitate in the resolution of service requests. This role demands strong knowledge of Windows 7 and Basic Windows Server 2008 administration, and experience of Microsoft Deployment Services, internet filtering and safeguarding technologies is advantageous. As the successful candidate will berequired to travel between local academy sites in the Birmingham area providing support and advice, it is essential that you own your own car and hold a valid,full, clean UK/EU driving licence. If you are a self-motivated team player, who is strongly task driven, then we would love to hear from you. Thisis an exciting opportunity to be part of a national ICT team which has recently invested 3.5 million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package,Oasis offers: · A good Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g.Microsoft Certified professional. · An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc. · A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider. · A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years(plus 8 Bank Holidays). If you are interested in this position,please go to our website for further information and send your CV to: [email protected] Closing date for applications is: 12 February 2014. Interviews will take place in Birmingham on 25 February 2014. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah on 0207 921 4261. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.Oasis Community Learning is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006 OCL - ICT Mobile Technician Birmingham JDPS - 041113.doc

I have upgraded our edge switches. I have a surplus of Cisco Catalyst switches, 2950, 3500 series, some are POE. They range between 6-10 years old and are functioning. We would be happy to donate to a school or a charity in need of such equipment. We would need proof of your school or charity and a letter stating that we have recycled the equipment according to UK law. Be in touch if you are interested Cheers, David.

A vacancy for a permanent ICT Site Leader has arisen at Oasis, one of the fastest-growing and most improved academy sponsors in the UK. This is your chance to join a global family of charities with a competitive salary, final salary pension and working with state-of-the-art IT, all within a family-friendly environment. Based in the brand new Oasis Academy Hadley buildings in North London, you will support your team to provide technical advice and solutions for school staff and senior management. You will be reliable, customer-facing, have a pro-active approach and very good technical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, and experience of working in an education environment is desirable, but not critical. Responsibilities will include: Ensure the smooth running, maintenance and development of ICT systems to facilitate teaching, learning, administration and Leadership in the Academy. Identify software, hardware and working practices required to fulfil functional specifications as defined by Academy staff. Support other technicians in performing their day to day duties, by providing technical and procedural advice This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a national IT team which has recently invested 3.5 million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft certified professional, ITIL/Prince2 etc. An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc. A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) We are committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities we work in and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment by undergoing appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to: [email protected]. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Officer (020 7921 4261). Closing date for applications is: 9am Monday 21st October 2013 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23rd October 2013 at the Academy. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006.

SCP 27 – 31 (£24,958 - £28,312) per annum + Expenses + Final Salary Pension Oasis Community Learning is one of the largest and fastest growing multi-Academy sponsors in England, with 38 Academy schools opened since 2004. Oasis is currently the most improved academy group in the country. Our mission is to create and sustain a network of excellent learning communities where pupils can realise their full potential. A vacancy for a permanent ICT Site Leader has arisen at Oasis and this is your opportunity to join a global family of charities with a competitive salary, final salary pension and working with state-of-the-art IT, all within a family-friendly environment. Based in the Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey split site buildings in Kent, you will support your team to provide technical advice and solutions for school staff and senior management. You will be reliable, customer-facing, have a pro-active approach and very good technical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, and experience of working in an education environment is desirable, but not critical. Responsibilities will include: Ensure the smooth running, maintenance and development of ICT systems to facilitate teaching, learning, administration and Leadership in the Academy. Identify software, hardware and working practices required to fulfill functional specifications as defined by Academy staff. Support other technicians in performing their day to day duties, by providing technical and procedural advice This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a national IT team which has recently invested 3.5 million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft certified professional, ITIL/Prince2 etc. An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc. A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) We are committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities we work in and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment by undergoing appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to: [email protected]. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Advisor (020 7921 4261). Closing date for applications is Friday 9th May 2014 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st May 2014 Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006. OCL-ICT Site Leader IoS JDPS - 080414.doc OCL Ethos Statement.doc

ICT Site Leader Oasis Academy Hadley, North London NJC SCP 27 – 31 (£24,958 - £28,312) A vacancy for a permanent ICT Site Leader has arisen at Oasis, one of the fastest-growing and most improved academy sponsors in the UK. This is your chance to join a global family of charities with a competitive salary, final salary pension and working with state-of-the-art IT, all within a family-friendly environment. Based in the brand new Oasis Academy Hadley buildings in North London, you will support your team to provide technical advice and solutions for school staff and senior management. You will be reliable, customer-facing, have a pro-active approach and very good technical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, and experience of working in an education environment is desirable, but not critical. Responsibilities will include: Ensure the smooth running, maintenance and development of ICT systems to facilitate teaching, learning, administration and Leadership in the Academy. Identify software, hardware and working practices required to fulfil functional specifications as defined by Academy staff. Support other technicians in performing their day to day duties, by providing technical and procedural advice This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a national IT team which has recently invested 3.5 million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft certified professional, ITIL/Prince2 etc. An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc. A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) We are committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities we work in and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment by undergoing appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to: [email protected]. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Officer (020 7921 4261). Closing date for applications is: 5pm Monday 16th Sept 2013 Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th Sept 2013 at the Academy. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006.

ICT Support Technician (Oasis Shirley Park, Croydon) £17,659 – £19,104 (NJC Spinal Point 14-18, Outer London) OasisCommunity Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across theUnited Kingdom. Our mission is to create and sustain anetwork of excellent learning communities where pupils can realise their fullpotential. We arecurrently recruiting for a ICT Support Technicianto fill a full-time position at Oasis Academy Shirley Park, which is an allthrough education experience for learners between the ages of 0 - 19. ThisOfsted rated ‘Outstanding’ academy offers state-of-the art facilities in athriving education environment. As an ICT Support Technician you will provide 1st Linesupport to staff, pupil and external customers. This will involve hard/softwaresupport, incident logging, asset management and general IT administration. Thesuccessful applicant will: · be enthusiastic, customer focused andhave excellent communication skills · have good understanding of computer hardwareand troubleshooting software · work proactively to resolve problems andachieve results · have good knowledge of Windows 7, Windows 8 andOffice Applications · possess basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,VPN’s and Windows Server 2008R2 / 2012 · be happy to work varying shift patterns This role represents anexcellent development opportunity for someone looking to progress their careerwithin IT. Aspart of the package, we offer:· comprehensive a Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) including industry certified accreditation · a Local Government pension scheme · a generous holiday allowance (25 days + bankholidays, rising to 30 days after two years’ service). · a supportive and professional workingenvironment with the opportunity to travel to other sites and build experience. We are committed to making a difference to the livesof the communities we work in and as such you must show a willingness todemonstrate commitment to the values and behaviors which flow from the OasisEthos. To download the job description, personspecification and application form, please go to: Oasis Community Learning | ICT Support Technician To apply for the position, please send your applicationform, cv and covering letter to: [email protected] by no later than 9am Monday 1stDecember 28th 2014. Interviews will take place at the Oasis Shirley ParkAcademy on Friday 5th December 2014. If you have any questions or require any furtherinformation, please contact Charlyne Asante, Recruitment Officer on 020 7921 4226 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people. All staff will be subject to appropriate checks,including enhanced DBS checks and referencing. OasisCommunity Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a companylimited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is anexempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006. JDPS - ICT Technician [Shirley Park].docx National Office Application Form.docx EO Monitoring Form.pdf

Due to Oasis’s expansion into the Sheffield region, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated self-starter to join the ICT department as an ICT Technician, at Oasis, one of the largest Academy sponsors in the UK. The Oasis ICT department services our Academies nationwide, providing staff, pupil and external customers support for all aspects of an ICT infrastructure, including Networking, Server, Desktop & Laptop Hardware (Tier 1 Products) and Software. Reporting to the regional Cluster Manager, this essential role will be part of a Service Desk within the ICT Services Department, located at Oasis Academy Fir Vale or Oasis Academy Watermead, providing: 1st Line hardware and software support incident management and logging calls administering asset management general IT administration and other IT facility services If you are pro-active, keen to learn, have a basic understanding of Microsoft technology, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, possess a good understanding of computer hardware and troubleshooting hardware problems and have an enthusiastic approach to customer service, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a National IT Team which has recently invested ¾ of a million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package, Oasis offers: A good Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) If you are interested in this position, please go to our website for further information www.oasiscommunitylearning.org . CVs and covering letter should be returned by 9:00am on Friday 1st August 2014 to: [email protected]. Interviews will take place in Bradford on 8th August 2014. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Officer (020 7921 4261). No contacts from Agencies please. Thank you! Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006. OCL Ethos Statement.doc OCL - ICT Technician Sheffield JDPS - June 2014.pdf

Hi all, Just a little plea really. On Monday me and some of the teaching staff will be attempting the national 3 peaks. 3 countries, 3 mountains, 24 hours! We are doing this to help build a creche in South Africa for children that have been affected by aids. This is because of our schools link with a couple of schools in the area and we have been and seen first hand the devastating effects that aids has on these children. This is quite a hard sell as I know there are many other more popular charities out there but please, if you can spare anything, I would be very grateful. We have a crowdfunding page at Just Giving - we had to do it this way as the charity wasn't registered with them. This is a pretty epic challenge for me personally - I am not super fit and so I need every incentive I can get to push myself that little bit harder! We start the challenge at Ben Nevis at 5pm on Monday 20th and hopefully finish at Snowdon before 5pm on the Tuesday. I am going to try and keep a Twitter feed for updates so if your really interested you can follow our progress. I will add it here nearer the time. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Oasis Academy Silvertown is looking to recruit a permanent ICT Technician to fill a full-timeposition within the ICT team of Oasis Community Learning, based at theAcademy in the Royal Docks area of East London. This is a new Academy opening in September 2014, so will be an excellentopportunity to join a great new team, building systems from the ground up. Thisperson will provide 1st Line hardware and softwaresupport, incident management, call logging, asset management, general ITadministrative and other IT facility services as part of a Service Desk ITsupport team. The successful candidatewill have an IT technical background, good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP,Windows7 and Office Applications. Experience of IT serviceswithin an Education environment is desirable but not essential. This person must also have a pro-active approach to work and awillingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours whichflow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos. As part of the package, Oasis offers: · A good ContinuousProfessional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditatione.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc · An opportunity to work withnew technology e.g. HP Servers, CISCO etc · A final salary pensionscheme with a Local Government pension provider · A generous holidayallowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 daysafter two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) To learnmore about Oasis’ vision for unlocking our students’ potential and working inpartnership with our local community please visit our website: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org . If you areinterested in applying for this role, please send your CV to [email protected] No Agencies please! Closing date for applications is: 9am on Thursday 31st July 2014 Interviews will beheld:Monday 4thAugust 2014 We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriatechecks, including enhanced DBS checks. Oasis Community Learning supports EqualOpportunities Employment. JDPS - ICT Technician (SIL) - July 2014.docx OCL Ethos Statement.doc

Oasis are currentlyrecruiting for a proactive ICT Technician to fill a permanent full-timeposition, based at Oasis Academy Isleof Sheppey in Kent. The Oasis ICT department services our Academies nationwide,providing staff, pupil and external customers support for all aspects of an ITinfrastructure, including Networking, Server, Desktop & Laptop Hardware(Tier 1 Products) and Software. Thisessential role will be part of a Service Desk within the ICT ServicesDepartment, located at Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey, working with a sociable,hardworking and friendly team of ICT professionals providing: 1st Line hardware and software support incident management logging calls administering asset management general IT administration and other IT facility services Weare looking for someone who is pro-active, keen to learn, has a basicunderstanding of Microsoft technology, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, possesses a goodunderstanding of computer hardware and troubleshooting hardware problemsand has an enthusiastic approach to customer service. Thisis an exciting opportunity to be part of a National IT Team which has recentlyinvested ¾ of a million pounds in IT systems. As part of the package,Oasis offers: · Agood Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industrycertified accreditation · Afinal salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider · Agenerous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year,rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) Oasis iscommitted to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in,and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the valuesand behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expectall staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, includingenhanced DBS checks. To find outmore about Oasis, the work we do and the role, please go to our website: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org . CVs with covering letter should be sent to the following email address: [email protected] . Closing date for applications is: 9amon Friday 29th August 2014 Interviews will be held at the Academyon Friday 5th September 2014. Please highlight any questions to Gemma McPhail, Lead Recruitment& Selection Specialist (020 7921 4226) Oasis CommunityLearning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.Oasis Community Learning is a company limitedby Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529. OCL- ICT Technician (IoS) JDPS- Aug 2014.docx OCL Ethos Statement.doc

Vacancy within Oasis: ICT 2nd Line Support Technician – London £25,067 - £28,224 (SCP 25-29 Inner London) Oasis currently has a vacancy for a 2nd Line Support Technician to fill a full-time position within the ICT Team of Oasis, conveniently based at our Waterloo Hub in Central London. The team’s function is to provide proactive support for staff, pupil and external customers on all aspects of IT infrastructure, including networking, server, desktop & laptop hardware and software. The 2nd line Support Technician provides 2nd Line hardware and software support on calls that have been escalated from other lines of service as well as supporting and configuring key line of business applications including service desk software, financial software, VLE and internet filtering applications. The post holder will have a strong IT technical background, possess knowledge of, or experience using a service software package or working to an SLA and have an enthusiastic approach to customer service. Sound problem analysis and problem solving skills are also essential. Experience of working in an Education environment is desirable, but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a National IT Team which has recently invested significantly in IT systems. As part of the package, Oasis offers: An excellent Professional Development (CPD) Programme using industry certified accreditation e.g. Microsoft Certified professional , COMPTIA etc An opportunity to work with new technology e.g. HP Servers, Cisco networking et A final salary pension scheme with a Local Government pension provider A generous holiday allowance for support staff, starting at 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after two years (plus 8 Bank Holidays) Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to [email protected] . This should be returned by 9:00am on Wednesday 9th October 2013. Interviews will take place in London on 14th or 15th October 2013. Please highlight any questions to Yaaba Erzuah, HR Officer (020 7921 4261) Oasis supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Reg Charity No. 1109288 Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529. Oasis Community Learning is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006