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    Payroll and pensions services for schools

    Payroll shouldn’t be what keeps you up at night. Our accurate school payroll services ensure your staff are paid correctly on time, every time - with pensions support that protects your staff, your budget and your reputation. 

    Why should you outsource your school's payroll?

    “We’ve got no time or room for payroll mistakes.” 

    From pay queries to pension compliance, we handle the complexity so you don’t have to. Our professionally qualified experts will ensure your payroll and pensions are right the first time, every time!

    Our payroll service is designed specifically for the education sector. This focus sets us apart - we understand the complexities of school payroll better than most.

    Speak to an education payroll & pensions advisor

    Accredited payroll & pensions support for schools

    Our professionally qualified experts will ensure your payroll and pensions are right the first time, every time!

    • Choose your preferred pay date
    • Unlimited access to expertise and resources
    • Monthly suite of reports
    • Excellent customer service
    • Dedicated payroll consultant

    Outsourced payroll services for schools with Juniper Education

     

     

    Payroll support

    Complete school payroll services and support

    • Choose your preferred pay date 
    • Dedicated named consultant 
    • Monthly reporting suite and reconciliations 

    • Expert-led, accurate processing every time
    Pensions made simple

    Pensions made simple

    • Full administration of TPS and LGPS 

    • Local Government pension for Support roles (i-Connect or monthly submission) via secure email or portal

      Teachers’ Pensions for Teaching roles (MDC or MCR) sent via the TP portal, or secure email if applicable

    • Guidance on statutory returns and deadlines 

    Digital

    Digital efficiency with school payroll software

    • E-payslips and e-P60s for all staff

    • Easy-to-use submission portal

    • Secure storage and full audit trail

    Meet some of your Payroll team

    We’re not just Payroll processors-we’re school specialists who understand what’s at stake when things go wrong.

    That’s why we get it right first time.

    Claire Jones

    Payroll Team Manager

    Claire Jones - Payroll Team Manager-1

    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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    Specialist education payroll services for schools and MATs

    Our payroll service is designed specifically for the education sector. This focus sets us apart - we understand the complexities of school payroll better than most.

    Being education specific means we’re highly experienced in handling:

    ✓  Multiple contracts 

    ✓  Varied working patterns (e.g term-time, part-time, zero hours)

    ✓  Full management of absence pay: maternity, adoption, paternity, and sick leave 

    ✓  Support with payroll elements of leavers, starters and contract changes 

    ✓ Delivered nationally by experienced and accredited school payroll professionals with over 200 years of combined education sector expertise. 

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    Why choose Juniper's Pay Awards?

    Pay awards can be complex - but at Juniper, we make the process smooth, accurate, and timely.

    Juniper ensures that once pay awards are agreed, changes to basic pay and any applicable arrears are implemented directly through payroll. Where possible, we process both the new rates and all backdated payments within the same pay period - something not all payroll providers offer.

    Support staff pay awards are effective from 1st April, and teacher pay awards from 1st September.

    These awards may include percentage increases, set value uplifts, or additional benefits such as changes to allowances or working conditions.

    What do schools think about Juniper Payroll?

    Education payroll services for schools, academies and MATs that are second to none.

    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

    Outsourced payroll system for schools and MATs

    ✓  200+ years of combined school payroll experience

    ✓  Fast, accurate, fully managed service 

    ✓  Experienced with LA formats, pay structures and pension schemes 

    ✓  Excellent customer service from named consultants who understand schools 

    ✓  Integrated with Juniper’s HR and finance services for joined-up decision-making 

    ✓  Trusted by schools and MATs across the UK 

    Payroll that feels less like outsourcing, and more like a trusted internal team. 

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    Free resources

    All free to download. Practical, useful, and made for schools.

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    Teacher Annual Salary Statement Template

     

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    Staff Induction Checklist

     

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    The Role of a School Business Manager

     

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    • Holistic trust-wide insights
    • Target interventions for improved pupil achievement
    • Highlight areas for strategic Continued Professional Development (CPD)  

      

    Part of a wider solution

    Our payroll and pensions team works hand-in-hand with Juniper’s HR, finance and governance experts to keep your systems aligned, your data accurate, and your leadership team confident.