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Trusted HR Software for Schools, Colleges & Multi-Academy Trusts
Managing staff in education is complex. Safeguarding checks, DBS tracking, term-time contracts, and absence cover all add pressure.
Activ People HR gives one central, configurable platform to manage staff and stay compliant. Integrate with MIS platforms like SIMS via Wonde and Xporter, helping streamline processes and improve visibility.
- Reduce HR admin by over 10%
- Stay compliant with safeguarding and audit requirements
- Manage absence and cover more effectively
- Keep all staff records in one secure place
Trusted by schools, colleges and multi academy trusts across the UK and interntionally
Why HR Management Is Challenging in Education
HR in schools isn’t like other sectors. You’re dealing with:
- Safeguarding and compliance requirements that must be audit-ready
- Complex contracts (term-time, part-time, supply staff)
- High absence impact on student learning
- Manual processes spread across spreadsheets and systems
Without the right systems, this leads to:
- Lost time on admin
- Risk of compliance gaps
- Difficulty tracking training and certifications
- Poor visibility of staff data
Why Staff Absence Management Matters in Schools
When a teacher is absent, it’s not just an HR issue – it directly impacts learning, budgets, and staff wellbeing.
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Minimising disruption to learning
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Reducing the cost of temporary staff
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Enabling more efficiently cover plans
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Meeting safeguarding obligations
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Supporting staff wellbeing
Streamline administration
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Integrated with your Schools Management System
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Automated absence tracking
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Centralised staff safeguarding documents
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Structured staff onboarding
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Clear approval workflows
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Instant reporting
Supporting faculty on the move
Experience universal accessibility with our cloud-based leave and absence management software, allowing connection from any device, anywhere.
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Staff self-service
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Access real-time calendar view
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Check entitlements
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Mobile-app access
Manage term-time and full-time staff with ease
Our HR software makes it simple to manage both term-time and full-time staff in one central system.
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Custom scheduling
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Annual leave management
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Automate reminders & notifications
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Flexible staff categorisation
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What does Activ People HR software for schools do?
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Centralised employee records
Store staff details, contracts, qualifications, and employment history in one secure location.
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Safeguaring and compliance tracking
Manage DBS checks, right-to-work documentation, and certification expiry dates with automated alerts.
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Absence Managment and reporting
Record staff absence from day one, monitor trends, and support cover planning to minimise disruption to students.
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Onboarding and staff lifecycle management
Automate joining processes, policy acknowledgements, and document collection for new staff.
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MIS intergrations with Wonde & XPorter
Seamlessly integrate your school's Management Information System (MIS) with Wonde & XPorter, streamlining data exchange and reporting.
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Manage term-time and full-time staff
Effectively manage both term-time and full-time staff, addressing the unique needs of each group efficiently.
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Workforce insights and reporting
Analyse trends such as absence rates, staff turnover, and compliance gaps across departments or locations.
Your Return on Investment
See how much Activ People HR could save your school
Easy-to-use and powerful HR software for schools
We help 100's of schools to manage their HR better.
Louise H.
Easy to manage my staff absences, toil, annual leave all under one roof...
Verified G2 User
Simple and intuitive. Just what you need from HR software.
Verified G2 User
Well laid out, Inutuitive, Liked by staff, Can be as complex as you need.
Annie S.
We have been using Activ People HR at our school for a number of years....
Verified G2 User
I like how easy it is to use and its very user friendly. It is easy to make any relevant changes.
Frequently Asked Questions About HR Software for Schools
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