Shifts

Free Education Scheduling Software for Schools & Universities

Simplify education scheduling, cut errors, and save up to 15 hours each week. Perfect for schools, colleges, tutoring centers, and universities — manage classes, shifts, and availability in one easy platform.

Education Scheduling Software

What Shifts Education Scheduling Software Can Do for You

  • Boost Productivity: Automate teacher, staff, and classroom scheduling.
  • Reduce Costs: Optimize staff hours and avoid unnecessary overtime.
  • Improve Student Experience: Ensure classes are covered and well-organized.
  • Optimize Coverage: Balance shifts for teachers, substitutes, and support staff.
  • Increase Staff Satisfaction: Easy access to schedules, time-off approvals, and swaps.

How Our Shifts App Benefits Your School

  • Lower Labor Costs: Prevent overstaffing while covering all classes.
  • Increase Efficiency: Staff spend less time on admin and more on teaching.
  • Improve Outcomes: Right teacher, right time — fewer gaps and smoother operations.
  • Enhance Engagement: Teachers manage schedules and requests from their phone.
  • Reduce Scheduling Errors: Avoid double-booked classrooms or missing substitutes.
  • Boost Collaboration: Centralize scheduling for administrators, teachers, and assistants.

How Does Education Scheduling Software Work?

Our education scheduling solution helps schools and universities easily build, manage, and optimize timetables and staff schedules.

Admin Accounts in Education Scheduling

Administrators can assign classes, teachers, and rooms while monitoring availability and requests. Conflicts are prevented with smart scheduling rules.

Education Scheduling Software Admin

  • Organize by subject, department, or grade
  • Build schedules from scratch or use templates
  • Prevent conflicts with availability and time-off
  • Add notes for special classes or activities
  • Use recurrence for repeating classes

Teacher & Staff Accounts

Teachers and staff can set availability, request time-off, and view schedules instantly.

They can swap classes, pick up open ones, and stay engaged while admins retain visibility.

Education Scheduling Software Teacher View

Mobile App for Education Scheduling

Shifts works anywhere. The mobile app lets admins update schedules and teachers access classes on the go.

Notifications ensure schedules are accurate and reduce last-minute issues.

Education Scheduling Software Mobile App

Admin Inbox for Education Scheduling Control

Handle time-off requests, swaps, and changes in a dedicated inbox for quick decisions, keeping classes covered.

Education Scheduling Software Inbox

Built-In Messaging for Schools

Communication and scheduling come together. Send updates to teachers or entire departments without external apps.

Education Scheduling Software Messaging

Your questions. Answered!

Here are the most frequently asked questions. Got others or some ideas? — Contact us!

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What is education scheduling software and how does it help schools?

Education scheduling software automates class, staff, and room scheduling. It reduces errors, saves time, and ensures every class is covered.

Can Shifts handle multiple campuses or departments?

Yes. Shifts supports scheduling across schools, campuses, and departments. Assign based on subject, role, or availability.

Can I use Shifts data for payroll?

Yes. Shifts provides reports with hours, classes, and costs. Export easily to your payroll system.

Is there a mobile app for teachers?

Yes. Teachers and staff can see schedules, request time-off, and receive updates on their phones.

How quickly can we set up Shifts in education?

Most schools are ready within a day. Add staff, assign classes, and start scheduling quickly.

Is Shifts free for schools?

Yes. Start free without a credit card. Paid plans are available for larger schools or advanced features.

Do staff need training to use Shifts?

No. Shifts is simple and intuitive. Most staff learn it right away.

Can Shifts manage substitute teachers?

Yes. You can easily add and schedule substitute teachers alongside full-time staff.

What support is available?

We provide resources and responsive customer support to help your school succeed.

What our early customers are saying?

Here are a few reviews about using Shifts from real customers in
different industries and various sizes.

“Shifts completely changed the way we coordinate schedules. The interface is intuitive, and team members picked it up in no time. It’s made planning a breeze.”

— Sarah

"Since adopting Shifts, we've eliminated 90% of our scheduling mishaps. It's now the central hub for everything — from shift planning to team communication."

— Mark

"We love how Shifts adapts to our workflows. Tracking time, assigning jobs, and managing multiple locations — it all happens in one place now."

— Emily

"Shifts has made team coordination dramatically easier. The built-in availability and time-off features let us plan ahead with confidence. We especially value the flexibility to assign jobs and track team performance — it’s helped us cut down overtime and plan smarter. Having everything in one app, from scheduling to task checklists, keeps everyone aligned. Shifts has definitely helped us operate more smoothly and stay focused on what matters."

— Alex

"What we love most about Shifts is how it keeps our scheduling organized without overcomplicating things. Assigning shifts, adjusting hours, or reviewing past data — everything is fast and clear. Features like shift notes and built-in task lists ensure our staff knows exactly what to do and when. It helped us identify underused hours and optimize our staffing. It’s a smart, reliable tool that’s now a core part of our team operations."

— Jennifer

"Shifts fits right into our daily operations. From assigning roles to tracking attendance, it’s become a tool we rely on every day to keep things running smoothly."

— Laura

"Shifts helped us get a clear view of labor costs. It’s easy to spot trends, make adjustments, and plan more efficiently — a must-have for any team."

— Michael

“With Shifts, we finally have a reliable way to manage availability. It’s simple, accurate, and makes sure we’re never caught off guard when building the schedule."

— David

Start scheduling smarter today

Try Shifts free and see how easy education scheduling can be

  • Built for schools, colleges, and universities
  • Save hours weekly on scheduling
  • Track attendance, classes, and time-off
  • Turn any device into a time clock
  • Improve academic operations