English Tutor/SpLD Advisor

Capita plc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Capita is seeking a part-time English Tutor to enhance the learning experience of Royal Navy personnel by delivering IGCSE and Functional Skills English tuition. You will play a crucial role in supporting educational attainment for new recruits and existing personnel, contributing significantly to their career progression within the Navy.

Benefits

23 days' holiday, rising to 27 days

Company matched pension and life assurance

Opportunity for paid volunteering

Excellent facilities on site

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 or above in teaching.
• Minimum Level 3/A-level in English required.
• Proficient in IT and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored English tuition and support neurodiverse learners.
• Manage examinations and maintain progress records.
• Engage in professional development and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Communication

IT Proficiency

Education

Level 3 Teaching Qualification

Level 3/A Level in English

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications (M365)

Job description

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

Project Selborne is a Transformational Training programme with a strategic goal of modernising Royal Navy training to deliver "better trained sailors to the front line faster".

You will provide high quality and engaging IGCSE and Functional Skills English tuition ensuring individuals achieve the educational attainment necessary to commence or complete their training and achieve the necessary educational qualifications for promotion. You will also support neurodivergent (ND) learners and those with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) throughout their learning journey and time in service.

This is a part time role working 21 hours a week - days/hours flexible

What you will be doing:

• Deliver and tailor English tuition (IGCSE, Functional Skills, Education for Promotion) to meet individual learner needs, including creating learning plans and accommodating neurodiversity/SpLD requirements.
• Support learner progress through personal tutoring, maintaining records, preparing for assessments like the Admiralty Interview Board, and coordinating with other tutors and support personnel.
• Manage and support examinations, including administrative tasks and invigilation in line with exam board regulations.
• Engage in professional development and participate in quality assurance activities such as teaching observations and inspections to maintain high teaching standards.
• Identify and support neurodiverse individuals by conducting screenings, recommending further assessments, and developing tailored learning plans.
• Coordinate exam support by processing access arrangements and concessions for internal and external assessments.
• Advise and collaborate with tutors, managers, and support staff to improve inclusive practices and workplace support for individuals with SpLD.

What we're looking for:

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 or above teaching qualification
• Hold a minimum of level 3/A level in English
• Be proficient in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office applications (M365) and learning technologies
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Ability to gain UK SC clearance

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Have membership of, or be willing to join a recognised relevant Professional Body with the purpose of supporting learners affected by neurodiversity/SpLD
• Hold or be willing to work a Level 5 qualification in assessing Specific Learning Differences
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Coaching qualification

About Selborne

Selborne is a wide scale, 12 year transformation of Royal Navy Training. The contract worth GBP 1 billion was awarded in December 2020 to a consortium led by Capita to deliver and modernise training for the RN. The consortia of partners known as Team Fisher includes Raytheon UK, Fujitsu and University of Lincoln together with 14 other UK-based suppliers.

Our 'one team' philosophy is about collaboration and openness, key to the success of this programme. We are looking for people with the talent and experience who can help shape better outcomes for our customers. We are using our expertise in digital transformation to review service design, modernise courses and deploy cutting edge technology to enhance courses including synthetic training (simulator) systems and data analytics. This programme is a shared endeavour working alongside the Royal Navy's Training Management Group (TMG) as a single integrated team. Together, we will address challenges and collectively improve outcomes for sailors and marines at scale across the naval enterprise - something we are proud to be part of over the coming years.

For further information please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What's in it for you?

• A salary of up to 34,900 pro rata depending on skills, experience and qualifications held
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Excellent facilities on site including shops and gym
• Free parking
• Rewarding role supporting those wishing to progress their careers in the Royal Navy

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

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