What is BackUp Team? Tap for Teacher’s Emergency Relief Teacher Network
Most schools using Tap for Teacher primarily rely on the platform to manage and access their own pool of casual relief teachers. This allows the opportunity for administrators to fill absences quickly, maintain classroom continuity, and reduce administrative stress.
However, even the best-managed teacher pools can sometimes be stretched during last-minute absences or high-demand periods. That’s where BackUp Team was developed. BackUp team is Tap for Teachers network of both Primary and Secondary casual relief teachers ready to step in whenever extra coverage is needed.
How Schools Typically Manage Their Casual Relief Teacher Pool
Typically, schools use Tap for Teacher to:
Access and manage their internal teacher pool efficiently
Schedule substitute teachers quickly for planned or unexpected absences
Save time by reducing calls and emails to casual staff
Ensure students continue learning without disruption
By using Tap for Teacher, schools remain in control of their workforce. Meanwhile, BackUp Team provides an extra layer of support when internal resources are insufficient.
What is BackUp Team?
BackUp Team is Tap for Teacher’s emergency staffing solution. It provides schools with access to casual relief teachers in their area, ensuring that classrooms remain covered even when internal pools are stretched.
With BackUp Team, schools can:
Explore local teachers who are available in the area and either ‘Invite Them to an Interview’, or invite them instantly, based on their Profile.
Cover unexpected absences, such as illness, personal leave, or professional development
Access local teachers in their region.
Reduce administrative burden, allowing staff to focus on teaching
Importantly, BackUp Team enhances your internal teacher pool rather than replacing it, providing a reliable safety net for classrooms.
Check Teacher Availability in Your Area Before Signing Up
Before committing to the platform, schools can ask our friendly Tap for Teacher staff about the volume of teachers that are available locally. This allows administrators to:
Confirm adequate local coverage
Plan needs proactively
Make informed decisions about staffing support
By offering this visibility upfront, Tap for Teacher ensures schools can rely on BackUp Team as a trusted, verified staffing solution.
Why BackUp Team Works With Your Existing Teacher Pool
BackUp Team is a part of Tap for Teacher that you can access by choice, so schools can still prioritise their own teacher pool first while still benefiting from the extra support when needed.
Key advantages include:
Faster classroom coverage
Flexibility during unexpected absences or high-demand periods
Streamlined administration, reducing time spent chasing last-minute cover
In short, BackUp Team aims to never leave a classroom uncovered, while keeping schools in full control of their staffing.
How Schools Use BackUp Team in Practice
Schools use BackUp Team for a variety of scenarios, including:
Emergency coverage when a teacher is unexpectedly absent
Professional development days requiring temporary replacements
High-demand periods when internal pools aren’t sufficient
Maintaining consistent substitute teacher coverage
Schools enjoy a flexible, reliable, and efficient staffing solution that keeps learning uninterrupted.
Get Started with Tap for Teacher
Tap for Teacher provides a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective solution. Most importantly, the platform allows schools to take control of their own relief teacher database while offering the ability to expand staffing support when necessary.
To discover how Tap for Teacher can support your school:
info@tapforteacher.com.au
1300 121 260
Book a demonstration today and see how Tap for Teacher simplifies relief teacher management across the Australia.