Functional Skills Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Extra leave purchase

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Inclusive employee networks

Catering facilities onsite

Gym onsite

Onsite secure parking

Job summary

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a consortium known as Team Fisher. You will deliver Functional Skills English and Maths to Royal Navy learners at HMS Collingwood/Portsmouth Dockyards, including on ships or in classrooms.

Eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level is required. Full-time role (37.5 hours) with on-site working; salary up to £30,000.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering English and Maths Functional Skills to the Royal Navy, in classroom or field settings
• Monitoring, identifying and producing training documents
• Providing tailored support to learners with varying abilities
• Duty of Care of trainees under your control
• Developing coaching and mentoring skills for learners
• General administration tasks

Skills

English & Maths

Teaching qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification

Apprenticeship experience

EVOLVE platform

SpLD qualification

Coaching & mentoring

Online assessment

Geographically dispersed learners

Functional Skills delivery

Education

Teaching qualification Level 3

Level 5 Teaching qualification

SpLD qualification

Tools

EVOLVE platform

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.

Functional Skills Tutor

Company: Capita plc

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: PO15 7AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Oct 2026

Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

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
• General administration tasks

Location: HMS Collingwood/Portsmouth Dockyards

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
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• 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.
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
• Onsite, secure parking
• 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

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

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Equal Opportunities

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