How quickly can a MAT implement the system across all schools?

All customers are different with their own unique requirements however many customers have adopted the system in a matter of a few weeks.

How does Zellis help MATs manage compliance and safeguarding?

Our AI-enabled platform flags anomalies and compliance risks before they become issues, helping you stay ahead of legislation and safeguarding requirements with confidence. Security rules are in place to ensure managers can only see the data relevant to their team and school, while senior leaders can access information for the whole trust.

Can Zellis support staff wellbeing in Multi-Academy Trusts?

We offer financial wellbeing tools such as earned wage access, personalised financial education and analytics, in order to reduce stress and improve retention across your Trust.

Does Zellis integrate with existing education systems?

Yes. Zellis connects with your MIS and other core systems, ensuring seamless HR and payroll processes while maintaining audit trails for Ofsted and safeguarding compliance.

How can Zellis simplify HR and payroll for Multi-Academy Trusts?

Zellis automates complex processes like term-time contracts, split roles, and pension management, giving MAT leaders clarity, compliance, and control without adding administrative burden.

What services does Zellis offer beyond software?

Zellis provides managed payroll services, resilience support for peaks or staff gaps, HR and pay consulting, and safeguarding automation with integrated DBS and right-to-work checks.

Is the platform suitable for large, multi-school trusts?

The Zellis platform is designed for the unique challenges of individual schools and large multi-school trusts.

Can the platform centralise HR across multiple schools?

Whether you run one school or operate across multiple schools, Zellis centralises data and ensures consistent processes. Employees can access payslips, schedules, and HR updates via mobile self-service, and leaders gain real-time visibility across every school. HR processes can be standardised so all employees recieve consistant support throughtout their time at the organisation.

Can individual schools maintain local control?

The Zellis platform allows individuals in each school to manage their own information, managers to review and approve requests and access dashboards for better decision making.

Does this platform support staff working across multiple sites?

Yes, the Zellis Platform covers staff deployments across the whole trust. Managers gain real-time visibility across all locations so staffing stays aligned with the needs of each school and the wider trust.

Multi-Academy Trusts

Empowering multi-academy trusts to redesign how work gets done

Multi-Academy Trusts face workforce shortages, rising costs and growing complexity while striving to improve outcomes for every pupil. Zellis helps trust leaders gain the clarity, confidence and control needed to reduce administrative burden and support consistent outcomes across every academy.

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Trusted by MATs and leading global clients

Why Multi-Academy Trusts Choose Zellis

Real work happens in classrooms, safeguarding teams, school offices and leadership teams. Zellis helps MATs reduce complexity so teachers, leaders and support staff can focus more time on pupils.

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 Trusts

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. Audit trails for Ofsted and safeguarding requirements are made easy.
Designed for MAT complexity
From term-time only to split roles, Teachers’ Pensions to local authority arrangements, Zellis handles the full spectrum of education pay scenarios.
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 Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) already using Zellis to simplify HR and payroll, improve compliance and deliver better experiences for staff.

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Leading a MAT is about so much more than delivering education services.

It’s about balancing multiple schools with different needs, dealing with the work life squeeze, navigating safeguarding requirements and Ofsted inspections, dealing with diverse contracts, multiple pension schemes and the constant challenge of supply cover – all while working within strict budgetary limits and staying compliant.

Legacy systems weren’t designed for that complexity. That’s why many schools are looking to modern HR and pay solutions that can handle the needs of today’s Multi-Academy Trusts.

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Services that scale with your trust

Zellis isn’t just a platform, it’s a partnership. Our services give Multi-Academy Trusts the confidence to grow without adding complexity.

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Managed HR and payroll services

Ensure every teacher and support worker is paid accurately and on time, every time. Our experts manage term-time rules, pensions and multiple pay cycles so your team can focus on strategy, not spreadsheets.

Payroll resilience and 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 and pay consulting

Align people, processes, and technology with expert guidance from Zellis. We help MATs build strong foundations for long-term transformation.

Financial wellbeing for staff

Reduce financial stress with earned wage access, personalised financial education, and wellbeing analytics. Support your people beyond payday.

We felt Zellis would lead to the most gains for the team, especially with regards to the self‑service sections and AI elements that have been incorporated. We’re anticipating this will have a positive impact on the central team by reducing workload, queries and duplication.
Leah Collins
Director of People
Enquire Learning Trust

Zellis in numbers

200+

public sector customers across the UK and Ireland

1m+

public sector employees paid through our solutions

60+

years of HR and Payroll experience

60+

colleges and universities

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can a MAT implement the system across all schools?
All customers are different with their own unique requirements however many customers have adopted the system in a matter of a few weeks.
How does Zellis help MATs manage compliance and safeguarding?
Our AI-enabled platform flags anomalies and compliance risks before they become issues, helping you stay ahead of legislation and safeguarding requirements with confidence. Security rules are in place to ensure managers can only see the data relevant to their team and school, while senior leaders can access information for the whole trust.
Can Zellis support staff wellbeing in Multi-Academy Trusts?
We offer financial wellbeing tools such as earned wage access, personalised financial education and analytics, in order to reduce stress and improve retention across your Trust.
Does Zellis integrate with existing education systems?
Yes. Zellis connects with your MIS and other core systems, ensuring seamless HR and payroll processes while maintaining audit trails for Ofsted and safeguarding compliance.
How can Zellis simplify HR and payroll for Multi-Academy Trusts?
Zellis automates complex processes like term-time contracts, split roles, and pension management, giving MAT leaders clarity, compliance, and control without adding administrative burden.
What services does Zellis offer beyond software?
Zellis provides managed payroll services, resilience support for peaks or staff gaps, HR and pay consulting, and safeguarding automation with integrated DBS and right-to-work checks.
Is the platform suitable for large, multi-school trusts?
The Zellis platform is designed for the unique challenges of individual schools and large multi-school trusts.
Can the platform centralise HR across multiple schools?
Whether you run one school or operate across multiple schools, Zellis centralises data and ensures consistent processes. Employees can access payslips, schedules, and HR updates via mobile self-service, and leaders gain real-time visibility across every school. HR processes can be standardised so all employees recieve consistant support throughtout their time at the organisation.
Can individual schools maintain local control?
The Zellis platform allows individuals in each school to manage their own information, managers to review and approve requests and access dashboards for better decision making.
Does this platform support staff working across multiple sites?
Yes, the Zellis Platform covers staff deployments across the whole trust. Managers gain real-time visibility across all locations so staffing stays aligned with the needs of each school and the wider trust.

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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Empowering multi-academy trusts to redesign how work gets done

Trusted by MATs and leading global clients

Why Multi-Academy Trusts Choose Zellis

Payroll that adapts as you grow

Connected data across schools

Proactive wellbeing and absence management

Simplified processes for stretched teams

The Zellis difference in Multi-Academy Trusts

Confidence built in

Designed for MAT complexity

Actionable intelligence

One secure experience

Ready to Transform HR and Payroll for Your Trust?

Download the Multi-Academy Trusts brochure

Services that scale with your trust

Managed HR and payroll services

Payroll resilience and assistance

HR and pay consulting

Financial wellbeing for staff

We felt Zellis would lead to the most gains for the team, especially with regards to the self‑service sections and AI elements that have been incorporated. We’re anticipating this will have a positive impact on the central team by reducing workload, queries and duplication.

Zellis in numbers

200+

1m+

60+

60+

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can a MAT implement the system across all schools?

How does Zellis help MATs manage compliance and safeguarding?

Can Zellis support staff wellbeing in Multi-Academy Trusts?

Does Zellis integrate with existing education systems?

How can Zellis simplify HR and payroll for Multi-Academy Trusts?

What services does Zellis offer beyond software?

Is the platform suitable for large, multi-school trusts?

Can the platform centralise HR across multiple schools?

Can individual schools maintain local control?

Does this platform support staff working across multiple sites?

Ready to unlimit what’s next for your Multi-Academy Trust?

Trusted by MATs and leading global clients

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