Payroll services built for schools

Accurate, compliant and stress-free payroll, delivered by education specialists.

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4 steps for stress-free onboarding

3 Payroll & HR bundles designed for schools

What school leaders are facing

Every SBM and school leader knows the strain of payroll, clunky systems, last-minute queries, and constant pressure on budgets and compliance.

That’s why Juniper has worked with People First to build a payroll bureau for schools: tackling pain points head-on with sector expertise and a proven platform behind it.

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Service + Software

✓ Monthly payroll processing and reconciliations managed for you.

✓ Multiple contracts, overtime, deductions and adjustments handled accurately.

✓ EPS & FPS returns, statutory pay calculations and back-pay managed.

✓ Teachers’ Pensions (MDC/MCR) and LGPS submissions completed by our pensions team.

✓ End-of-year returns, auto-enrolment and re-enrolment managed.

✓ Delivered by Juniper’s payroll specialists with deep education-sector expertise.

With Juniper, you can have peace of mind knowing that your staff are paid correctly every month, governors and auditors see assurance, and leaders know the largest part of the budget is accurate and compliant.

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Software and expertise schools can rely on

Juniper’s Payroll Bureau is delivered as a fully managed service, powered by People First technology. Schools and trusts get the security of an enterprise-grade platform, combined with the hands-on expertise of education payroll specialists.

What this gives you:

✓ Real-time payroll engine with payslip visibility before payday.

✓ Secure e-payslips, e-P60s and staff portal for updates and absence logging.

✓ Integrated HMRC, TPS and LGPS submissions with full audit trail.

✓ Digital workflows that cut manual spreadsheets and duplication.

✓ Configured for schools, with optional trust-wide alignment and reporting.

Enterprise-grade technology adapted for education, giving staff confidence, leaders oversight and boards compliance, all managed by Juniper as a complete bureau service.

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Claire Jones

Payroll Team Manager

Claire has over 20 years’ experience working in payroll; from small individual businesses to a large bureau service. She joined Juniper Education’s payroll bureau team in July 2021, where she now works as a Payroll Team Manager.

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Caitlin Fyfe

Payroll Team Manager

Since joining Juniper Education’s payroll bureau team in December 2022, she has stepped into the role of Payroll Team Manager, overseeing a team of specialists and administrators to ensure the consistent delivery of a high-quality payroll service.

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I can wholeheartedly commend Juniper's services. The payroll service is outstanding - clear guidance and support; the system is very intuitive. Our website is easy to use, manage, and tweak - all you need. The company provides excellent services, value for money and support.

Mrs Curtis Headteacher/DSL, Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School

I have had the best experience. The team have been professional, attentive, efficient and responsive.

Yasha Singh Finance Manager, Moulsham Infant School

The service received from Juniper Payroll has gone from strength to strength. Our payroll consultant offers an exceptional service.

Charmaine Scott Office & HR Manager, Lexden Primary School

Why schools choose Juniper

Trusted by over 14,000 schools and 70% of MATs across the UK.

Expert help, when you need it

Professional education specialists who understand your pressures and back you up every step of the way.

Delivered by payroll specialists with deep education experience, including expertise in TPS, LGPS and complex school pay structures.
Support shaped around the real pressures of school payroll, from statutory submissions and pensions processing to audit reporting and staff confidence.
A fully managed bureau service that adapts to the needs of your school or trust, giving you accuracy, compliance and assurance every month.
Joined-up delivery across Payroll, HR, Finance and Scrutiny, reducing duplication, strengthening oversight and giving leaders complete confidence.

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What success looks like

View our Payroll case studies:

Lexden Primary School: Navigating payroll transitions with Juniper
Moulsham Infant School:
Onboarding payroll services
West Hordon Primary School:
Overcoming payroll administration challenges

HR

We offer flexible HR packages to match the needs of your school or trust, bringing service and technology together in one education-ready offer.

Finance

Whether you need one-off support or long-term financial planning, Juniper’s finance specialists work with you to build sustainable budgets, robust systems, and stronger outcomes.

Internal Scrutiny

Independent reviews and audits across governance, safeguarding, procurement and more, helping boards stay confident and inspection-ready.

Let’s take the weight of payroll off your team

We know payroll is one of the biggest pressures for schools and trusts, from pensions and statutory submissions to pay queries and audit checks.

With Juniper, you’re supported by consultants who only work in education, and backed by secure technology configured for school and trust needs.

By joining up payroll with wider services, we help:

Leaders gain confidence
Boards strengthen oversight
And staff trust their pay every month

Speak with your Juniper consultant today to plan the payroll support that's right for your school or trust.

Payroll services built for schools​

What school leaders are facing

Junipers Payroll Bureau Service​

A fully managed, accurate, complaint bureau service shaped for schools, delivered by education specialists.​

Service + Software​

Software and expertise schools can rely on​

Delivered by Juniper education, powered by MHR

From Payroll to complete HR confidence​

Payroll

Connected HRIS

Complete HRIS & Payroll​

Onboarding made simple, supported by education experts

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What do schools think about Juniper Payroll?

Mrs Curtis Headteacher/DSL, Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School

Yasha Singh Finance Manager, Moulsham Infant School

Charmaine Scott Office & HR Manager, Lexden Primary School

Why schools choose Juniper

Expert help, when you need it

What success looks like

Joined up support across your school or trust

Let’s take the weight of payroll off your team

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Payroll services built for schools

Junipers Payroll Bureau Service

A fully managed, accurate, complaint bureau service shaped for schools, delivered by education specialists.

Service + Software

Software and expertise schools can rely on

From Payroll to complete HR confidence

Complete HRIS & Payroll