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HR software for education and schools
With tools designed to automate HR processes while supporting compliance, schools and educational organisations can:
- Store essential HR and onboarding documentation
- Keep track of staff DBS checks for the safety of young people
- Maintain compliance with HR advisors on hand 24/7
- Manage school staff performance with performance review tools
Education organisations trust BrightHR
Support compliance with DBS requirements
The education sector has a legal duty to uphold the safety of children and young people. The UK government requires educational institutions to carry out DBS checks on staff working in schools and with children.
BrightHR clients gain access to both a 24/7 advice line and expertly written document templates to support the DBS process. Plus, with unlimited HR document storage, DBS documentation can be stored securely within an employee's personnel profile. Making sure this is kept up to date according to industry requirements.
Provide professional development training for teachers
Limited budgets and resources for public sector education in the UK can make it challenging for teachers and school staff to access essential training.
With BrightHR’s e-learning tools, staff can complete valuable online training courses anytime, anywhere, and from any device. This makes it easier for teachers to work towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, enhance their professional skills, and stay up to date with essential training, all while balancing their busy schedules.
Reduce stress levels in classrooms
According to the National Education Union, 78% of education staff are stressed, and more than one in three have experienced a mental health issue in the past academic year (2025).
By providing teachers and support staff with an EAP, levels of stress can be managed, and staff can access the tools they need to feel supported. BrightHR's employee wellbeing support offers a range of tools ideal for education professionals and stress management within teaching. Including:
- Virtual GP access to skip the NHS waiting times
- Counselling sessions and an online wellbeing portal
- Guidance from experts on nutrition and sleep
- Occupational health assessments
- Menopause support
Conduct essential teacher performance appraisals
Appraisals are a requirement in England under the requirements of The Teacher Standards (England). Having a structured and streamlined approach to managing appraisals and performance in general helps schools support compliance.
BrightHR's performance management software allows school leaders to oversee performance management without overflowing paperwork.
The benefits of HR software for education
Schools and academies are no stranger to paperwork. With BrightHR you can reduce your overflowing filing cabinets with one centralised, digital system.
Be supported by a team of professional HR experts, on hand to guide you through the red tape of UK employment law.
Make life easier by giving teachers and support staff access to HR tools with mobile and desktop devices.
Expert education HR consultancy
In addition to the tools and features built into the software, BrightHR clients can also access expert HR support and consultancy.
From handling absence and performance concerns to managing grievances, disciplinary matters and difficult workplace disputes. With expert advice available when you need it, you can get practical guidance on the right steps to take and confidently manage sensitive situations.
Luke, Director of Let's Play in Bristol, runs a business providing primary sports education, childcare and holiday camps.
He integrated BrightHR across the business to provide his team with an all in one system for HR processes.
What BrightHR has done for my role, is taken away probably 20 different spreadsheets that I need to keep track of all the time because it’s all on one system.
Manage HR in education
Discover an all-in-one HR solution for your back-office admin with BrightHR.
FAQs
Q. QuestionHow much does HR software cost for schools?
With BrightHR educators can choose from several pricing packages, offering access to different HR tools and features.
By calling our team they can work with you to determine the best solution for your school or academy, ensuring you get the best price for your needs.
Q. QuestionWho should be responsible for managing HR in schools?
Usually, staff administrators handle the admin side of HR in schools. However, with HR software and BrightHR's self-service tools, both teachers and admin staff can access the system to keep information updated, documents in check, and performance up to scratch.
Q. QuestionDo schools need HR software?
While it's not a necessity, schools find having HR software an excellent solution for handling tedious back-office tasks. From managing the recruitment process to handling staff performance and reviews.
With HR software, teams save both time and money. Something that the education sector cannot afford to lose.
Q. QuestionWhere can schools access expert employment law advice?
Depending on their contract, BrightHR clients can speak to a team of HR experts via the BrightAdvice line anytime. The line is open 24/7, giving employers and HR teams access to expert advice whenever they need it. For the education sector, this is particularly important as often HR admin will be left to do outside of the typical school day.