First Bell Information

First Bell is an Irish emergency cover platform connecting primary and post-primary schools with verified substitute teachers. When a teacher is unexpectedly absent, school administrators can request emergency cover in seconds - First Bell instantly matches and notifies nearby Garda vetted, Teaching Council registered substitutes, who can accept the assignment directly from their phone. Built specifically for the Irish education system, First Bell removes the stress of last-minute cover calls and ensures every classroom has a qualified teacher. Commercial launch September 2026.