LMP Group
School Business Professional Tutor
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Discover the LMP Group: Inspiring Ambition Across the UK
At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies - LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action - work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.
Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.
Recognised Excellence
Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
- Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
- Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
- Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
- Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group
We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:
- Disability Confident Employer
- Investors in People Gold
- Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
- Cyber Essentials
- Living Wage Employer
Join Us on Our Mission
At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.
Apprenticeship Overview
This standard prepares practitioners who:
- Lead and support the effective business management of schools, academies and multi-academy trusts.
- Manage financial, human and physical resources to improve educational outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements.
- Contribute strategically to school improvement through effective business leadership.
Core capabilities include:
- Financial management and budgeting
- Procurement and contract management
- Human resources and workforce planning
- Estates, facilities and health & safety management
- Governance, compliance and risk management
- Business planning and organisational improvement
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
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Tutor/Assessor - Job Description
Role purpose
To deliver high-quality teaching, coaching and curriculum that enables apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required to become effective School Business Professionals within schools, academies and multi-academy trusts.
Key responsibilities
- To deliver structured teaching aligned to School Business Professional KSBs:
- School finance, budgeting and financial controls
- Procurement, contract and supplier management
- HR processes, recruitment and workforce planning
- Estates, facilities, premises and health & safety management
- Governance, compliance and education legislation
- Strategic business planning and organisational improvement
- To facilitate development of:
- Leadership and decision-making
- Commercial awareness within education
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication with senior leaders, governors and external partners
- To support apprentices to:
- Build portfolios of evidence using workplace projects
- Apply learning within educational settings
- Prepare for End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- To embed:
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Safeguarding responsibilities
- Professional ethics and confidentiality
- Sustainability and value for money
- Continuous professional development
Essential occupational competence
Tutors must demonstrate current, relevant sector experience, typically in:
- School Business Management
- Academy or Multi-Academy Trust leadership
- Education finance
- School operations management
- Educational administration and governance
Experience of:
- Managing school budgets and financial planning
- Leading procurement and contract management
- Supporting HR processes and workforce management
- Managing estates, premises and compliance
- Working alongside Headteachers, Governors and Trust Boards
Knowledge of:
- School funding and financial regulations
- Education legislation and statutory compliance
- Health & Safety requirements
- Procurement best practice
- HR legislation and employment processes
- Governance frameworks
Understanding of:
- School improvement priorities
- Educational accountability
- Risk management
- Business continuity planning
- Leadership within educational settings
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Typical prior roles
- School Business Manager
- Senior School Administrator
- Finance Manager (Education)
- Operations Manager
- Academy Business Leader
- Trust Business Manager
Key Differentiator
Strong blend of strategic leadership and operational expertise within education.
Tutors must be able to:
- Translate complex educational business requirements into practical learning.
- Demonstrate current best practice within schools and academy trusts.
- Balance financial efficiency with improving educational outcomes.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan, once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
- From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
- We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months
- Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn
- Learning and development opportunities
- Volunteer days - 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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