SCHOOLS / TERM DATES / COVERAGE
Build a school rota around the term, not just the week.
School and after-school teams work around term dates, recurring availability, holiday periods and role coverage. Shift Helper keeps those details visible before a schedule is published.
Request Shift Helper early access ↗School scheduling has a calendar of its own
A normal weekly pattern can break during a half-term, event or holiday club. Keep term context and staff availability close to the coverage decision.
Plan around teaching weeks, breaks and special event periods.
Keep the adults or skills needed for each period visible.
Publish one current rota when availability changes.
A practical school staff workflow
- Set the term dates, events and coverage requirements.
- Collect staff availability, blocked periods and preferences.
- Review gaps, overlaps and holiday-period exceptions.
- Publish the rota and keep approved changes visible.
Use the coverage calculator and public-holiday guide.
For small schools and after-school teams
Shift Helper is being designed for teams that need a focused scheduling workflow rather than a large workforce system.
Daycare scheduling → · Collect availability → · Handle time off →