The Requests page allows schools to easily grow their list of available casual staff. When a casual expresses interest in working at your school, their request will appear here for you to review. From this page, you can quickly accept, decline, view profiles and even block before making a decision.
Regularly checking and managing join requests helps keep your list active and well-staffed, ensuring you always have reliable casuals ready to fill bookings when needed.
Enabling the 'Receive Teacher Requests' Feature
Before casuals can request to join your school’s list, you need to enable the Receive Teacher Requests feature. This ensures that casuals who want to work with your school can find your school listed under ‘Find New’ where they can submit their requests. Here’s how to enable it:
How to Enable the Feature:
Go to Your School Profile: Log in to your ClassCover account and click on your school’s name at the top-right corner to access your School Profile.
Enable the Feature: In your profile settings, toggle the Receive Teacher Requests feature to the right. This will allow your school to receive requests from casuals looking to be added to your list.
Once this feature is enabled, you’ll start receiving requests from casuals who are interested in working with your school.
Key Features of the Requests Page: The Best Way to Expand Your Casual List
The Requests page is where all casual requests to join your school’s list are displayed. This page is an essential tool for growing your list of available casuals. Here’s what you can do with it:
Casual Requests to Join Your List
On the Requests page, you’ll see a list of all casuals who have requested to join your school. Each request will include the casual's name, role, and availability, giving you all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Filtering Options to Streamline the Process
To help you quickly find the right casuals for your needs, you can use the following filtering options:
Role Type: Filter requests by the role the casual is available to cover (e.g., Classroom Teacher, Special Education, etc.).
Level: Narrow your search by the level of expertise (e.g., Primary, Secondary).
Subjects Qualified to Teach: Filter by specific subjects the casual is qualified to teach (e.g., Maths, Science, English).
Name: Search by the casual’s name to locate a specific request.
These filtering options make it easier than ever to find casuals who meet your exact requirements, helping you expand your list efficiently.
Accept or Decline Requests
For each casual request, you can:
Accept: If the casual meets your criteria and has been pre-qualified, accept their request to add them to your school’s list.
Decline: If the casual isn’t a good fit, you can decline the request. You can include a reason for declining here too which the casual can see for feedback.
Additionally, you can message the casual directly from the Requests page if you need more information before making a decision.
Block or Remove Requests
You also have the option to block or remove requests if necessary. Note that casuals will not be notified if their request is declined, blocked, or removed, so you have full control over the process.
Getting Notified
Push Notifications
You will receive push notifications every time a casual requests to join your school’s list. This ensures that no request goes unnoticed, helping you stay on top of new opportunities.
Weekly Email Report
Schools can also choose to receive a weekly email report summarising all pending requests. To enable this, go to your Settings page and toggle the option to receive the report. This feature is a great way to stay organised and keep track of casuals who want to join your list.
How to Manage Requests Efficiently
Expanding your list of casuals is easier when you manage the Requests page effectively. Here are some tips:
Review Requests Frequently: Regularly check the Requests page to ensure that new requests are handled promptly. The sooner you respond, the quicker you can add valuable casuals to your list.
Use Filtering: Utilise the filtering options to quickly locate casuals who meet your school’s needs. This makes it easier to find the right fit for the role without sifting through irrelevant requests.
Effective Communication: If you're unsure about a casual’s qualifications or availability, take a moment to email them directly for clarification before making your decision.
Discover a Wide Network of Casuals with Our ‘Find New’ Feature
Our ‘Find New’ feature is the perfect tool for keeping a reliable and active list of casual staff, ensuring your school is always covered. With Find New on ClassCover, you can easily browse and invite a range of casuals – including teachers, SSO/SLSOs, admin staff, and teacher assistants/aides – to join your school’s list. It’s a quick and efficient way to expand your team with qualified professionals. Learn more about how to use the Find New feature here.
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