When it comes to booking more work, gaining experience, and advancing your career, a strong ClassCover Profile is key. A well-crafted profile catches the attention of schools, showcases your qualifications, and helps you stand out. Follow these 7 tips to make your profile more attractive to schools and increase your chances of booking work.
1. Complete Your Profile
The first step to success on ClassCover is completing your profile. A fully completed profile shows schools that you’re qualified and ready to work, increasing your chances of securing more bookings.
Tip: Look for the progress bar on your profile page to see how much of your profile is complete. The more details you provide, the better your chances of getting booked.
2. Upload a Profile Picture
A profile picture makes a great first impression—just like when meeting a school in person. In fact, a survey revealed that 1/3 of schools would be unlikely to book a teacher who didn’t have a profile picture.
Photo Tips:
Use a headshot from the shoulders up.
Ensure good lighting by facing a window or light source.
Dress professionally and groom yourself to present your best self.
3. Include Your CV
Upload your CV to your ClassCover profile to highlight your experience, qualifications, skills and any additional credentials you have. This makes your profile more comprehensive and attractive to schools. You can find helpful tips on how to upload your CV and supporting qualifications here.
Pro Tip: If you’re aiming for contract or permanent positions in the future, uploading your CV helps schools get a clear understanding of your full experience.
4. Update Your Availability Regularly
A completed profile is important, but keeping your availability updated is just as crucial. Schools need to know when you’re available to teach, and failure to update your calendar regularly may decrease your chances of being booked.
What happens when you don’t update your availability?
59% of schools said they wouldn’t book a teacher who hasn’t recently updated their availability.
Updating your availability increases your chances of being selected for assignments. You can also add bookings made outside the platform to your ClassCover calendar to keep everything in one place.
5. Respond to All Booking Requests
While it’s tempting to ignore booking requests when you’re busy, responding to every booking request is essential. Ignoring requests can leave a bad impression and, over time, may result in being removed from school lists.
Tip: Always respond, even if you can’t take the job. This shows professionalism and keeps your relationship with schools strong.
6. Reach Out to Schools
Don’t wait for schools to find you—be proactive. Use the Find New Schools feature to browse schools in your area, filter by school type, and send requests to be added to their booking lists.
For Immediate Work: Check out the ClassCover Jobs portal for casual relief teacher openings, contract positions, and more.
7. Get the Green Tick (NSW Teachers Only)
For teachers in NSW, ClassCover integrates with the Department of Education to show a green tick on your profile. This indicates that your mandatory training is up to date and that you meet the qualifications required to teach.
Green Tick: Congrats, you’re ready to go!
Orange Tick: You may have outstanding training or missing records from the Department of Education.
We surveyed our NSW public schools and nearly 70% won't book teachers without a green tick. Schools are also removing teachers from their list who have orange ticks and no ticks at all, so it's important to get this.
Tip: If you don’t see the green tick, follow the steps to complete your training or update your records with the Department of Education.
By following these tips, you’ll create a profile that stands out, attracts schools, and increases your chances of getting booked. Update your profile today and start building your education career with ClassCover!