How to maximise your bookings – what schools are looking for?
From The Relief Teacher's Podcast by Tradewind Australia by Tradewind Australia
March 31, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how to enhance your chances of getting booked as a casual relief teacher by understanding what schools prioritize in their selection process.
Getting regular work as a CRT is not about luck—it’s about alignment. In this episode, we break down what schools are really looking for when they choose who to book (and who they quietly avoid). From professionalism and classroom presence to communication, flexibility and reputation, we unpack the small behaviours that make a big difference. If you want to move from “available” to in-demand, this conversation will sharpen your edge. Professional Development Opportunity Professional learning may include: •seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning •collegiate meetings and professional conversations focused on improving practice and outcomes for learners •participation in education-related boards, committees or panels. This episode focuses on: Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 1.2 Understand how students learn 2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area 3.3 Use teaching strategies 3.4 Select and use resources 3.5 Use effective classroom communication 4.1 Support student participation 4.2 Manage classroom activities 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour 4.4 Maintain student safety 7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities Looking for work…
People in this episode
Host: Tradewind Australia
Topics covered
- bookings
- schools
- professionalism
- classroom presence
- communication
- flexibility
- reputation
Keywords
- casual relief teacher
- bookings
- professional development
- classroom management
- education
- teaching strategies
- student participation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tradewind Australia, Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
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