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

 

 

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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. 

Transform your payroll today

Let's put you back in control of your payroll, together. 

  • Improved staff morale through correct and timely pay.
  • Find breathing room in your budget
  • Robust governance from tighter. reporting driven from accurate data.
- IN THEIR WORDS

What school teams say about Juniper.

- SHIRE OAK ACADEMY

"The most significant development in performance analysis this century!"

John Simkin, Information and Data Manager

- GEORGE PINDAR SCHOOL

“Sisra Analytics makes data analysis efficient, useful, and achievable, from classroom teachers to governors, and is having a tangible impact on our work".

 

Lesley Welsh, Principle

- SOUTH BROMSGOVE HIGH SCHOOL

"The SPI has always been a strong discussion point. It presents a clear comparison between our students and similar students nationally, encouraging a constructive dialouge on how to improve outcomes."

 

Deputy Headteacher