Functional Skills Tutor

Capita; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Gym and facilities onsite

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Capita’s Selborne Programme seeks a trainer to deliver English and Maths Functional Skills to Royal Navy apprentices across the UK, in classrooms, on ships, or via 1-on-1 support. The role requires Level 2 English and Maths, a teaching qualification, and the ability to support diverse learners.

The post offers a full-time 37.5-hour week with the potential to gain further qualifications. You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (minimum; higher qualification in subject area preferred).
• Teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 or willingness to work towards).
• Strong understanding of English and/or Mathematics curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Ability to support learners with diverse needs, including additional learning support.
• Good IT skills and ability to deliver digital or remote learning.

Responsibilities

• Delivering English and Maths Functional Skills to the Royal Navy, in classroom or field settings or 1-2-1 sessions.
• Monitoring, identifying and producing training documentation.
• Provide tailored support to learners with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs (e.g. SpLD).
• Responsible for the Duty of Care of trainees under your control.
• Develop coaching and mentoring skills to support learners.

Skills

Functional skills English

Functional skills Maths

Teaching qualification

Digital learning delivery

Coaching & mentoring

SpLD support

Mentoring

Dispersed learners experience

Education

Level 3–5 Education and Training

Tools

EVOLVE

Job description

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster.

Join a high-profile, purpose-driven programme supporting over 7,000 Royal Navy apprentices across the UK. You'll play a key role in improving learner outcomes and career progression, while helping to shape and evolve a growing delivery model. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on engagement, achievement, and the future of a nationally significant programme.

You will become a subject matter expert in Functional skills English and Maths, and support learners on Apprenticeship Programmes for the Royal Navy.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to advance their career in the Education sector. We will provide you with all the necessary Qualifications such as Level 3 - 5 in Education and Training.

Full-time role - 37.5 hours a week

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering English and Maths Functional Skills to the Royal Navy, this may be in the classroom or out in the field (on ships etc) or providing 1-2-1 support
• Monitoring, identifying and producing appropriate training documentation
• Provide tailored support to learners with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs (e.g. SpLD).
• Responsible for the Duty of Care of trainees under your control
• Developing coaching and mentoring skills to support learners

What we’re looking for:

Essential Skills for the role:

• Level 2 English and Maths (minimum; higher qualification in subject area preferred)
• Teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 or willingness to work towards)
• Strong understanding of English and/or Mathematics curriculum and assessment requirements
• Ability to support learners with diverse needs, including additional learning support
• Good IT skills and ability to deliver digital or remote learning
  
• Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education and Training)
• Experience within apprenticeship provision
• Knowledge of ESFA funding rules and compliance requirements
• Experience with online assessment platforms (e.g. EVOLVE)
• SpLD or additional learning support qualifications
• Coaching and mentoring qualification
• Experience working with geographically dispersed learners

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?

• Salary of up to £30,000
• 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, Gym and shops onsite
• Support c7,000 Royal Navy apprentices across the UK
• Play a key role in improving learner outcomes and career progression
• Work in a high-profile, purpose-driven environment
• Be part of a growing, evolving delivery model
• You'll help drive improvements in Royal Navy apprenticeship achievement, progression, and engagement within a nationally significant programme.
• Further qualifications can be gained

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We're a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 07784 237318.

For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.