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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

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

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.