Understanding Roles and Permissions
To help your school manage access and data securely, the Peerscroller platform uses three distinct roles: Teacher, Admin and Super Admin. Each role comes with its own level of access and responsibility.
This guide explains what each role can do, who typically holds it, and how the sign-up process works.
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1. Teacher
Who is this for?
Most classroom teachers - anyone using Peerscroller for teaching, learning, and resource sharing.
What they can do:
Create and share collections.
Create and manage classes.
Share content online or in the classroom with students.
Browse and use the video library in lessons.
What they can’t do:
Add or manage other staff accounts.
View information about other teachers.
This role is designed for everyday use in the classroom.
2. Admin
Who is this is for?
Staff members who manage teams or curriculum areas, for example: Heads of Department, Heads of Subject, or the school’s main Peerscroller contact.
What can they can do:
Everything a Teacher can do.
Add other teachers to the platform.
Promote other teachers to Admin status.
View basic information about other teachers in their school.
What they don’t do:
Access sensitive personal data (only available to the Super Admin).
Perform platform-wide data management.
This role is ideal for helping teachers who are new to the platform get started and maintaining team access.
3. Super Admin
Who is this for?
Typically someone in charge of data or IT within the school - someone who doesn’t need to use Peerscroller day-to-day, but oversees its overall setup and security.
What can they do?
View and manage personal data, such as an account’s:
Classes and collections
Last active status
Daily usage
Search and viewing history
Export learner account information, such as their:
First and surname
Username and email
This is to see who currently has an account and to make sure they are assigned to the correct year group.
Mass upload learners and teachers to the platform.
Change information such as a student’s year group.
Set up and assign Admins within the system.
What they don’t do:
Daily interaction with the platform (e.g. creating collections or sharing content).
Note: There will usually be just one Super Admin per school.
Setting up your school
Here’s how it works:
Peerscroller assigns a Super Admin – usually your school’s Head of IT or Data.
The Super Admin adds one or more Admins.
Admins then invite Teachers to join.
Teachers log in, create resources, and start sharing content with their classes
That’s a wrap! If you have questions or need help assigning roles, please contact your school’s Super Admin or reach out to Peerscroller support.
What do you need support with?
If there’s a specific topic or video you’d like a guide for, get in touch with us!
We’re always happy to work with you to create a tailored guide that helps you get the most out of Peerscroller.