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Education staff rostering, payroll & HR software

Education institutions must balance compliance, staff ratios, and budgets while supporting teachers and administrators. RosterElf unites rostering, scheduling, payroll, HR tools, time & attendance, and leave into one platform. Managers reduce admin, maintain compliance, and give staff mobile access to rosters, availability, and notifications.

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4.8 stars, 157 ratings

Best-rated rostering software on Xero and Google.

Smart workforce management for education providers

Why schools and universities choose RosterElf

RosterElf helps education providers schedule teachers, relief staff, and administrators with compliance and efficiency. Here’s why managers trust RosterElf:

Balance classes, ratios, and admin shifts

Employee rostering for education

Create compliant rosters with ease

Cover classrooms, exams, and events

RosterElf’s rostering software helps schools and universities align teachers, aides, and support staff to timetables. Drag‑and‑drop scheduling, live labour budgets, and AI suggestions make it easy to cover classrooms, exams, and events. Costed rosters reduce admin and ensure compliance with staff‑to‑student ratios.

Accurate records for compliance

Time and attendance for schools

Digital clock‑ins with GPS/photo

Payroll‑ready timesheets without disputes

Replace paper sign‑ins with time & attendance. Staff clock in/out via mobile or kiosk with GPS/photo verification. Approved hours create payroll‑ready timesheets, reduce disputes, and ensure compliance with breaks and education sector regulations.

Award interpretation made simple

Payroll integration for education providers

Connect to Xero & MOYB

Fast, accurate pay runs

Approved timesheets sync into payroll with penalties, allowances, and overtime applied automatically. Payroll integration ensures teachers, aides, and admin staff are paid correctly and on time while reducing admin. Managers eliminate re‑keying and maintain compliance with education awards.

Approvals that sync instantly

Leave management for schools and colleges

Keep coverage during staff absences

Plan around holidays, PD, and sick leave

Staff request leave via the app and approvals sync instantly with rosters. Leave management ensures classrooms, admin desks, and supervision duties stay covered during holidays, professional development, or sick leave. Automated updates reduce last‑minute scrambles.

Staff connected in real time

Mobile apps for education staff

Notifications, availability, and swaps

Reduce no‑shows and miscommunication

Managers publish roster changes instantly, and staff get notified on mobile. With mobile rostering, teachers and support staff can confirm availability, swap shifts, and accept open roles. Real‑time communication reduces no‑shows and improves coordination across campuses.

Track licences and certifications

HR compliance for education providers

Stay audit‑ready with education regulations

WWCC, teacher registrations, mandatory training

HR tools store Working With Children Checks, teacher registrations, and mandatory training with automated expiry reminders. Managers ensure only qualified staff are rostered, reducing compliance risks and simplifying audits across schools, TAFEs, and universities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rostering and Payroll Software Questions? We have the answers.

Yes. Penalties, overtime, and allowances are applied automatically to ensure compliance.
Yes. Managers can roster across campuses, share availability, and standardise rules.
Yes. Rosters apply award interpretation automatically for all staff types.

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