Online supply & substitute teachers

Experienced certified teachers in under 24 hours

4.97 based on 326 reviews
20 Years
Trusted in Switzerland & Worldwide
40 Subjects
Across all international programs
18 Years
Tutor’s average teaching experience

Which international schools can we help?

  • IB schools

    We work with IB World Schools worldwide, providing experienced teachers to support teaching, continuity and exam preparation across all IB levels.

  • British schools

    We support British schools with experienced teachers for primary and secondary education, ensuring continuity across key subjects and year groups.

  • American schools

    Our certified teachers support American schools with subject specialists across High School and AP programmes, ensuring seamless classroom continuity.

Which curricula?

  • IB (all years)

    Our teachers work with IB World Schools across PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme, with strong knowledge of IB frameworks, assessment criteria and international school standards.

  • A Levels & IGCSE

    We provide experienced British curriculum teachers across IGCSE and A Level pathways, with extensive experience in UK and international secondary education settings.

  • Advanced Placement

    Our certified teachers support AP courses and American High School programmes, including Common Core-aligned subjects and exam preparation.

View our team

  • Meera

    Teaching experience: 20+ years
    Meera has over 30 years of mathematics teaching experience and has served as an IBO examiner. Now a full-time tutor, she enjoys flexible scheduling, teaching international students, and helping them achieve their goals through diverse explanations and revision workshops.

    Teaches:

    Curriculum:

    • Certified Teacher
    • IA Moderator
    • IB Examiner
  • David A

    Teaching experience: 20+ years

    David is an experienced Chemistry tutor with over 25 years of teaching IB, IGCSE, and A Level. An IGCSE and IB examiner and IA moderator since 2005, he provides expert, tailored guidance. Passionate and supportive, he builds confidence and inspires deep understanding in his students. Highly recommended.

    Teaches:

    Curriculum:

    • Certified Teacher
    • IA Moderator
    • IB Examiner
    • IGCSE Examiner
  • Anita

    Teaching experience: 10+ years

    Anita is a passionate educator with over 10 years of international teaching experience. Specialising in IB Biology, she consistently achieves above world average results. A certified Biomedical Scientist, she integrates real-world expertise, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

    Curriculum:

    • Certified Teacher
    • IA Moderator
    • IB Examiner
  • Stephanie

    Teaching experience: 20+ years

    Stephanie is a qualified teacher from Germany with 30 years of experience, specialising in German and English Language and Literature. She tutors IGCSE, IB, Swiss Maturité, and French Baccalauréat, providing personalised guidance for all IB assessments and fostering student engagement.

    • Certified Teacher
    • IB Examiner
  • Stela

    Teaching experience: 20+ years

    Stela is an experienced Chemistry tutor and IB examiner with a Master’s in Chemical Engineering and over 20 years of teaching experience. Combining deep conceptual insight with effective exam strategies, Stela turns challenging topics into engaging learning experiences—helping students build confidence, understanding and a genuine passion for the subject.

    Teaches:

    • Certified Teacher
    • IB Examiner

Short & long term supply teachers

Certified teachers: Ensuring pedagogical best practice.

Safeguarding: Rigorous safeguarding processes.

Comprehensive subject coverage: IBDP, MYP, IGCSE, A Level & AP across all disciplines.

Fast solutions: We respond quickly, 7 days a week, organising your supply teacher in under 24 hours.

Reliable replacement teachers: Minimising disruption and maintaining consistent teaching of the course material.

Continuity of high-quality teaching: Upholding educational standards during staff absences of any length.

How it works

1. Contact us for a proposal

Let us know what your school needs, and our team will send you a proposal including details of the teachers who can help & costs.

2. Quick start within 24 hours

Our certified teachers are available to start quickly. Also, our offices are open 7 days a week, so you will get a fast response from our team.

3. Reliable & timely follow up

You will be allocated a member of our team who will be your single point of contact for anything you need.

Peace of mind

First, our supply teachers integrate into your school, minimising disruption and upholding teaching standards.

Similarly ensuring that even during staff absences, your students receive the same high-quality instruction, maintaining academic performance and sustaining strong examination results.

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Professional standards

We are committed to providing a flexible, efficient solution, allowing your school to continue to deliver exceptional education and outstanding academic outcomes.

In fact, our rigorous selection process ensures all teachers possess extensive practical classroom experience, criminal record checks and a deep understanding of the specific curriculum framework.

How quickly can TutorsPlus provide a teacher?

In many cases, TutorsPlus can introduce a highly qualified teacher within 24 hours. This is possible because we only work with experienced teachers, many of whom are examiners, heads of department and heads of year.  This means our whole faculty have the experience to teach in your school. It is just a question of finding the right availability and fit for your team.

However, for the best possible match in terms of subject expertise, availability, and school fit, we recommend allowing at least one week where possible.

We like to give schools time to review qualifications, experience, to meet with the teacher, and also to request a taught lesson, so you can be confident in your choice.

Can TutorsPlus provide subject specialist supply and substitute teachers for IB, IGCSE, A Level and AP programmes?

Yes. TutorsPlus provides subject specialist supply and substitute teachers for IB, IGCSE, A Level and AP subjects, including Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities and Languages. We match experienced teachers to your school’s curriculum, teaching needs and academic goals to maintain continuity and educational standards.

Can TutorsPlus provide supply and substitute teachers for international schools on short and long-term placements?

Yes. TutorsPlus provides experienced supply and substitute teachers for international schools on both short- and long-term placements. We support schools with planned cover, maternity cover, long-term vacancies and emergency replacements, ensuring continuity of teaching and minimal disruption to learning.

Do you offer online or hybrid teaching options for schools?

Yes. In addition to in-person supply teachers, TutorsPlus can provide experienced online teachers for remote or hybrid learning environments. This is particularly effective for short-term cover, specialist subjects, or schools in remote locations.

Where can I find information about your safer recruitment and safeguarding policies?

At TutorsPlus there is nothing more important than safeguarding. Details of our recruitment, selection, and safeguarding policies are available on the TutorsPlus website. All teachers have full safeguarding checks.

We have strong retention rates, with teachers staying with us for many years, in some cases decades since our start over 20 years ago. So we know our teaching team well and have worked with many for a long time.

We apply rigorous vetting procedures, including interviewing all staff, identity checks, qualification verification, reference checks, and safeguarding training, to ensure the highest standards of student safety.

On working with TutorsPlus, we will transfer the records of each teacher to the school for full verification.

What if the teacher is not the right fit?

While this is uncommon, we know that successful teaching relies on professional chemistry. If an issue arises, TutorsPlus will work swiftly to identify and provide an alternative teacher better suited to your needs.

Can parents communicate directly with your teacher?

Yes. We actively encourage open communication where appropriate. Our tutors are committed to student progress and are happy to engage with parents to answer questions, provide updates, and support academic success.

Do TutorsPlus teachers support coursework and examinations?

Absolutely. In addition to delivering high-quality teaching, our tutors can support students with mock examinations, internal assessments, extended essays, revision planning, and exam preparation. We tailor support packages to meet the specific requirements of each student or school.

We would like to employ one of your supply teachers directly. How does this work?

If you wish to take a TutorsPlus supply teacher onto a direct contract, please contact us to discuss the process. We will guide you through the appropriate steps in line with our terms and ensure a smooth and transparent transition.

What happens if we need to cancel a booking?

We understand that plans can change. We ask that cancellations are communicated at least 48 hours before the booking is due to begin, as the teacher will have already committed to the assignment and may not be able to secure alternative work.

How much does a supply teacher cost?

Fees vary depending on subject, experience, and teacher pay scale. Please contact TutorsPlus directly and we will be happy to provide a prompt and transparent estimate based on your specific requirements.