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    Accurate payroll, stress-free pensions

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

    What school leaders are facing

    “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.

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    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.

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    Payroll Specialist

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    What sets Juniper Payroll apart?

     

     

    Payroll support

    Complete payroll 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

    • E-payslips and e-P60s for all staff

    • Easy-to-use submission portal

    • Secure storage and full audit trail

    Staffing support

    ✓  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 qualified school payroll professionals, with over 200 years of combined sector expertise. 

     

    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)

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    What do schools think about Juniper Payroll?

     

    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

    Schools choose us because we’re specialists in education Payroll

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

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    Find out how Sonar Multi-School can support your MAT

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

      

    We look after you, so you can look after our children

    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

    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.