The Bookings dashboard in ClassCover is where your school manages daily staffing needs. You’ll see this page immediately after logging in, and it brings together all the tools needed to create bookings, find suitable relief teachers, and take action quickly.
Audience: School Users
Why this matters
Understanding how to navigate the dashboard helps your school:
Send booking requests faster and more accurately
Identify suitable relief teachers based on availability and qualifications
Reduce time spent searching and following up
Ensure absences are filled efficiently
How to navigate the Bookings dashboard
Use the numbered guide below to understand each section of the dashboard:
1. Booking details panel (top)
Set up your booking details before searching for relief teachers.
Enter:
Date and time range
Number of staff required
Role type
Other required booking details
Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) must be completed before continuing.
2. Teacher match list (centre)
View relief teachers who match your booking criteria.
Each result displays:
Name
LRT/DRT badge
Availability rate
Last active time
Year levels and subject qualifications
Tip: Use filters (search, tags, level, distance, active/inactive) to narrow results. The number of matching relief teachers updates in real time.
3. Badges
Indicates whether their SPT, MAST and CARA mandatory training status.
4. Subjects
The subjects that teacher is qualified to teach is displayed in their profile card.
5. Invite list (right panel)
Add selected relief teachers to your invite list before sending the booking request.
From here, you can:
Review selected relief teachers
Choose how requests are sent (one at a time or all at once)
Set the close booking window
Add delays between requests
Tip: Use the Send to emergency list option to automatically extend the request to all other available relief teachers if your initial booking is not filled after the booking has closed. Recommended to use if your booking request is urgent.
6. Booking options
Choose the type of booking that suits your needs:
Booking Request – Send requests to multiple relief teachers
Pre-confirmed Booking – Book a specific relief teacher directly
Booking Confirmation – Review and confirm attendance
7. Manage
My List: View and manage your school's pool of known relief teachers.
Smart Groups: Organise teachers into groups (e.g. by subject or year level) for faster targeted requests.
Invites:Search and invite relief teachers to connect with your school.
8. Discover
Find New: Search the broader ClassCover directory to add relief teachers outside your existing list.
Requests: View and manage teacher requests to join your school.
9. Calendar
View all confirmed and pending bookings across your school. Access editing and cancellation functionality through Calendar and selecting the booking that requires editing or cancelling.
10. Bookings History
Access past bookings for reference, reporting, or auditing.
11. Reports
Use reporting tools to support planning:
Insights – View booking data and trends
Payroll Report – Download payroll-ready data
Tip for schools
Familiarising yourself with these sections will help you navigate the dashboard more efficiently and respond quickly to staffing needs.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact [email protected].
Download the Queensland Department of Education Quick Reference Guide
For a visual, guided walkthrough and step-by-step version of this process, you can download the official guides from the Department.
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