Smarter HR and Payroll Solutions for Multi-Academy Trusts
Managing HR and payroll across multiple schools is complex. Each academy brings unique contracts, pension rules, and compliance requirements – but everything must work seamlessly. With Zellis, you gain clarity, confidence, and control to scale your Trust without adding complexity.
Why Multi-Academy Trusts Choose Zellis
Payroll that adapts as you grow
Handle term-time contracts, split roles, and variable hours with ease. Our system ensures accurate pay runs every time, even across multiple academies.
Connected data across schools
Gain real-time visibility for pay, compliance, and workforce insights. Make informed decisions faster with consolidated dashboards.
Proactive wellbeing and absence management
Spot trends early and support staff effectively. Reduce absence-related costs and improve retention.
Simplified processes for stretched teams
Free HR and finance from admin overload so they can focus on what matters most – supporting staff and students.
The Zellis difference in Multi-Academy Trust
Our AI-enabled platform and expert services help you take care of the people who take care of your schools.
Confidence built in
AI flags anomalies and compliance risks before they become issues, giving you peace of mind.
Designed for education
Zellis software integrates with MIS systems and maintains audit trails for Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
Actionable intelligence
Live dashboards highlight absence trends, retention risks, and workforce forecasting.
One secure experience
From payslips to policies, everything your staff need is in one place – mobile-friendly, secure, accessible, and always available
Ready to Transform HR and Payroll for Your Trust?
Join the MATs already using Zellis to simplify payroll, improve compliance, and deliver better experiences for staff.
Services that scale with your trust
Managed payroll services
Ensure every teacher and support worker is paid accurately and on time, every time. Our payroll experts manage term-time rules, pensions, and multiple pay cycles so your team can focus on strategy, not spreadsheets.
Payroll resilience & assistance
Protect your Trust against disruption. From covering key payroll staff to onboarding new schools, or handling year-end peaks, Zellis experts step in seamlessly to keep everything on track.
HR & pay consulting for Education
Align people, processes, and technology with expert guidance from Zellis. We help MATs build strong foundations for long-term transformation.
Financial wellbeing for Education staff
Reduce financial stress with earned wage access, personalised financial education, and wellbeing analytics. Support your people beyond payday.
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Ready to unlimit what’s next for your Multi-Academy Trust?
Bring clarity, resilience, and confidence to your HR and Pay. Experience how Zellis can help your Multi-Academy Trust simplify complexity and scale with certainty.
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Our latest resources for multi-academy trusts
The 4 pillars of staff wellbeing in education
A bespoke employee wellbeing framework for schools and MATs - designed to create a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Six ways multi-academy trusts can strengthen employee wellbeing
Learn how multi-academy trusts can support employee wellbeing by fixing the processes that impact pay, communication, and career progression.The multi-academy trust payroll checklist: What to ask potential providers
Looking for multi-academy trust payroll support? Use this checklist to find the right payroll software for your MAT’s needs.
