Payroll Managed Service
Specialist payroll services, built for schools and multi-academy trusts
Accurate, compliant and stress-free payroll, managed by education specialists who protect staff confidence and your budget
Working with
schools nationwide
13000+
Schools
300+
MATs
100+
combined years in payroll
- TAILORED FOR SCHOOLS AND TRUSTS
Payroll drives 80% of school budgets. When it does wrong, the impact is felt across your school
Take the weight of payroll off your team. Juniper's Payroll Bureau Service deliveres accurate, timely payroll every month, backed by education-only consultants.
The result is payroll that feels less like outsourcing and more like an extension of your team.
- Accurate and ontime monthly pay runs: no more spreadsheet juggling or last-minute corrections.
- Full pensions administration: TPS & LGPS handled securely.
- Audit-ready reporting: governors and auditors see a clear, consistent picture.
- Digital efficiency: e-payslips, e-p60's, real-time updates and a full audit trail.
- Education expertise: consultants who understand multiple contracts, term-time staff, backpay awards, MAT structures and compliance demands.
- THE PROCESS
Let's transform your payroll process
We're here to support your entire team.
01
No-obligation discussion with our team
We review your current processes, understand your budgets, people, and what's not working and give you honest, expert advice with no obligation.
02
Understand what payroll software you're using
Our team take the time to understand what software you're using to deliver your payroll and what cost-effective options you have to take control.
03
Build a proposal for your school's
stakeholders
We build a clear proposal for your team to review and adapt. We'll help you migrate data, set up new processes and be by your side every step of the way.
04
Launch and on-going support for your team
We go live together, train your team on any new tools, and remain on hand for ongoing support. You're never on your own after launch.
- WHY JUNIPER PAYROLL
Built for the realities of school payroll
We're not your typical school services provider. We're your school improvement partner, here to help you achieve your SIP objectives through unlocking insights that support continuous improvement.
- Delivered by education specialists
With Juniper, payroll feels less like outsourcing and more like a trusted extension of your team.
- National delivery, local reassurance
Trusted by over 13000 schools and 70% of MATS, backed by 100 combined years of experience.
- From payroll to complete HR confidence
Payroll relies on accurate HR data. Join-up payroll with HR to save more time, reduce errors and strengthen reporting.
- Secure and compliant
GDPR compliant, GlobalSign EV SSL encryption and ISO 27001 standards.
- Accessible anywhere
24/7 access to emergency documents, live advice line and a web-based system for use on any internet-enabled device.
- IN THEIR WORDS
What school teams say about Juniper
Charmaine Scott Office & HR Manager, Lexden Primary School
Yasha Singh Finance Manager, Moulsham Infant School
Sharron Smith School Business Manager, West Horndon Primary School
Consistent, accurate, payroll services for schools
West Horndon Primary School required payroll support during a period of rapid change.
Juniper's Payroll offered stability and accuracy. Providing consistent helpful guidance to make payroll one less thing for the school to worry about.
