This article explains two methods for processing maternity leave requests, depending on whether you use HRIS for Payroll.

Expand the appropriate accordion below for further guidance:

• To report the start of maternity leave for addition to your payroll in People First,  Submit a request to Juniper Education (raise a Zendesk ticket), providing the following information:

  1. The employee's name.
  2. A MATB1 form (signed and dated by the midwife).
  3. Maternity notification form^* confirming:
     • Start date.
     • Expected end date.
     • Intention to return to work.
     • How the 50% occupational maternity pay is to be paid.

  ^{* This is a form provided by your school, not Juniper Education.}

• Record paternity leave by following the steps outlined in the relevant article below, based on whether you know the end date of the absence:
  1. People First: How do I record absence with a confirmed end date?
  2. People First: How do I record absence with an open end date?

Related information

• Submit a request
• People First: How do I record absence with a confirmed end date?
• People First: How do I record absence with an open end date?

Updated 04 February 2026 09:45