Benefits for Schools
The benefits of using NISTR for schools are;
- Real-time booking system and regional centralised database for all substitute teachers in Northern Ireland
- It allows local schools to access the database 24/7 in order to book available substitute teaching cover for teacher absences
- Centralised qualification and criminal record checks
- GTCNI registration check
- Easy to use and confirm bookings
- Substitute teachers' calendars updated on confirmation of bookings
- Provides information on previous work experience and expertise
- No cost to schools - the register is funded centrally
- Auto populated school calendar with summary of monthly bookings
- Facilitates the payment of substitutes teachers
