Learn how to efficiently book a specific supply teacher through the Zen Educate platform. This guide walks you through the multiple ways to book a specific educator
There are 4 main ways to book a specific educator:
Option 1: ‘Rebook educators’ section
Option 2: Talent pool
Option 3: On an educator profile
Option 4: Using the magnifying search function
Once you are on a candidate profile, you are able to request them specifically, as long as they are fully verified and compliant on the Zen platform.
Important note: If you can’t find the educator you’re looking for, please contact your Account Manager immediately
Option 1: Rebook educators
1.1. On the homepage, click onto the ‘Rebook educators’ section
1.2. Find the educator you want to book and click ‘Rebook’
1.3. Select the year group / subject required
NB you can choose multiple
1.4. Once all details are added correctly, click ‘Request to book’
1.5. As the request is for a specific educator, there is the option of whether Zen will find someone else if the preferred person declines or is unavailable.
Select ‘Yes, find me someone else’ if you’d like Zen to find another suitable educator. If you specifically only want that educator, click ‘No, I only want {{teacher name}}’
1.6. Click ‘Confirm request’ and the request will be sent directly to the specific educator
Option 2: Talent Pool
2.1. Navigate to the ‘Talent Pool’ section on the platform
2.2. Choose either ‘Favourites’, ‘Suggested’ or ‘Worked’ to display the educator you’re looking for
2.3. Find the chosen educator and click ‘Request’
2.4. Select the year group / subject required
NB you can choose multiple
2.5. Click ‘Request to book’
NB you will be offered the option of ‘Find me someone else again once you have clicked ‘Request to book’
Option 3: On an Educator profile
3.1. On the school’s calendar, choose the specific educator and click onto their profile
NB You can also navigate to the educator profile from many other areas of the platform and you can access their profile anytime you see their face or name
3.2. Click ‘Request’
3.3. Select the year group / subject required
NB you can choose multiple
3.4. Click ‘Request to book’
NB you will be offered the option of ‘Find me someone else’ again once you have clicked ‘Request to book’
Option 4: Using the magnifying search function
4.1. The magnifying search function allows you to search for a specific educator
4.2. Search for the educator’s name and click onto their profile
4.3. Click ‘Request’
4.5. Select the year group / subject required
NB you can choose multiple
4.6. Click ‘Request to book’
NB you will be offered the option of ‘Find me someone else’ again once you have clicked ‘Request to book’