If you're taking a break from casual bookings but plan to come back soon, you can switch off bookings via your ClassCover profile.
Bookings OFF: Hides you from the school directory and booking lists, so you won't receive casual booking requests.
Bookings ON: Your profile is visible, and schools can book you for casual work.
With bookings turned off, you can still:
Apply and keep an eye on job opportunities through ClassCover Jobs.
Access ClassCover Learn's online library of Professional Development courses.
This guide shows you how to turn bookings off, what happens when you do, and how to turn them back on when you're ready.
If you're just getting started, the ClassCover Teacher Starter Pack is also a great resource to help you set up your profile and stay job-ready.
How to Turn Bookings On or Off
Want to pause casual bookings without deactivating your account? Here's how, on desktop:
Log in to your ClassCover account on desktop.
Go to your Profile.
Select the 'Bookings' tab.
Use the 'Turn bookings on or off' toggle to switch it off (or back on).
That's it — there's no separate save step or confirmation prompt. The toggle updates instantly, and the "Bookings on/off" badge in the top-right of the page reflects your current status right away.
What Happens When You Turn Bookings Off?
When you turn bookings off:
You'll stop receiving booking requests from schools.
Your profile becomes hidden from schools in their booking lists and on 'Find New'.
Schools you've worked with won't be able to send you new bookings while this is turned off.
You can still apply for jobs listed on ClassCover Jobs (e.g. full-time, part-time, or contract roles).
You keep full access to ClassCover Learn for professional development.
Your main navigation menu changes too — Home, Booking requests, Calendar and Schools disappear from the top menu while bookings are off, leaving just Jobs, ClassCover Learn and Vote for features. They reappear as soon as you switch bookings back on.
💡 Note: This won't remove you from any school's saved list. When you turn bookings back on, you'll be visible again.
[Screenshot to insert here: the reduced top navigation menu while bookings are off.]
Turning Bookings Back On
Ready to return to casual bookings? Use the same toggle:
Log in to your ClassCover account.
Go to your Profile.
Select the 'Bookings' tab.
Switch the 'Turn bookings on or off' toggle back on.
Your profile will now appear in schools' booking lists and on 'Find New' (if your profile visibility is set to be viewable to other schools in your settings), and your full navigation menu will return.
Don't forget! Once you've turned bookings back on, make sure your availability is up to date so schools know when you're ready to work. You can easily update this using your calendar. Check out our guide on How to Keep Your Availability Updated on ClassCover for step-by-step help.
Need Help?
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