Academic Trainer - Engineering

Capita plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £43,500 pro rata £42,738.

Flexible benefits including leave and

On-site parking

Catering facilities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Capita plc is recruiting an experienced engineering educator to mentor the next generation of Royal Navy engineers. The role focuses on delivering practical training in electrical engineering, machine principles, and related subjects to groups of up to 24 trainees.

Candidates should hold a foundation degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, with teaching or practical experience. The position is on-site, with potential for professional development within Capita’s defence education

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Foundation Degree/HND/FdSc in Electrical Engineering or proven teaching/practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to groups of up to 24 trainees in Electrical engineering, machine principles and basic electronics/maths.
• Demonstrate practical electrical concepts during labs.
• Supervise trainee-led laboratory work aligned to module content.
• Administer and invigilate paper-based and online exams.
• Mark and check-mark assessments for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain and update training materials with Training Design staff.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND/FdSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Help get better trained war fighters to the front line faster - This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a lasting impact by mentoring the next generation of Royal Navy engineers-leveraging your career expertise without the need for prior teaching or military experience!

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering training to groups of up to 24 trainees in: Electrical engineering and machine principles (NVQ Level 4/5) and Basic electronics and mathematics (Level 2/3)
• Demonstrating practical electrical and machine concepts during lab sessions
• Supervising trainee-led laboratory work aligned with module content
• Administering and invigilated both paper-based and online examinations
• Marking and check-marking assessments to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Maintaining and updating training materials with Training Design staff

What we’re looking for

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• You will have at least a Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline), or an HND/FdSc in Electrical Engineering or proven teaching/practical experience in Electrical Engineering

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Experience in the theory and practical use of Electrical Machines (DC Motors/Generators, AC Motors/Generators) and Three Phase AC systems.
• Classroom experience in teaching technical subjects in an adult education environment, ideally with at least a Level 4 teaching qualification.
• Experience of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (or equivalent).

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher - including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we’re modernising military education with cutting‑edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative “one team” approach with the Royal Navy. It’s a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit:

Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Saraly up to £43,500 - pro rata £42,738.75 based on term time only
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities and shops accessible
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
• Ability to gain further qualifications

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You’ll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward‑thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

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Academic Trainer - Engineering

Company: Capita plc

Hours: Full-time

Job type: Permanent

Location: PO12 3BY

Working pattern: On-site

Posting date: 11 Nov 2026

Closing date: 11 Dec 2026