Functional Skills Tutor

Capita; Fareham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Gym onsite

Shops onsite

Catering facilities

Extra leave purchase

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Inclusive employee networks

Job summary

Capita is seeking an educator to support over 7,000 Royal Navy apprentices across the UK. You will deliver English and Maths Functional Skills, both in classrooms and in field settings, and provide tailored learner support while upholding Duty of Care.

Training will include Level 3–5 Education and Training qualifications and ESFA funding knowledge. Enjoy a full-time role of 37.5 hours weekly, with opportunities to advance your teaching credentials and work within a high-profile, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths required; higher qualification preferred.
• Teaching qualification minimum Level 3 or progress towards it.
• Strong understanding of English/Maths curriculum and assessment.
• Able to support learners with diverse needs and additional learning support.
• Experience with apprenticeship provision and ESFA funding rules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English and Maths Functional Skills to Royal Navy learners, in classroom or on ships/outreach.
• Monitor, identify and prepare training materials.
• Provide tailored support to learners with varying abilities; support learners with additional learning needs.
• Uphold Duty of Care for trainees under your supervision.
• Develop coaching and mentoring skills to support learners.

Skills

English level 2

Maths level 2

Teaching qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification

Coaching & mentoring

IT skills

Digital/remote learning

Knowledge of ESFA funding rules

Education

Level 3-5 Education & 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 learningli>
• 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

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