School Business Professional Tutor
Employer: LMP Group
Location: Remote
Working hours: Part Time
Salary: Not listed
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About us
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.
About the job
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
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 responsibilitiesTo 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
About you
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
Typical prior rolesSchool Business Manager
Senior School Administrator
Finance Manager (Education)
Operations Manager
Academy Business Leader
Trust Business Manager
Key DifferentiatorStrong 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.
What we Offer
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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