Functional Skills Tutor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Inclusive employee networks

Onsite secure parking

Job summary

Capita is recruiting to support over 7,000 Royal Navy apprentices across the UK, delivering English and Maths Functional Skills to sailors in classrooms or out in the field. You will help learners progress through Apprenticeships within Selborne.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, term time only (44 weeks) at HMS Raleigh, with UK SC security clearance required. Coaching, training material development and admin tasks are included.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths required; higher subject qualification preferred.
• Teaching qualification Level 4 or willingness to work towards.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of English/Mathematics curriculum and assessments.
• Ability to support diverse learners including additional learning support.
• Good IT skills and ability to deliver digital or remote learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English and Maths Functional Skills to the Royal Navy, in classroom or field (ships etc.), or 1-2-1 support.
• Monitor, identify and produce appropriate training documentation.
• Responsible for the Duty of Care of trainees under your control.
• Develop coaching and mentoring skills to support learners.
• General administration tasks.

Skills

English Level 2

Maths Level 2

Teaching qualification

Functional Skills delivery

Curriculum understanding

IT & remote learning

Education

Teaching qualification Level 4

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.

37.5 hours a week, Term Time Only (working 44 weeks)

HMS Raleigh

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
• Responsible for the Duty of Care of trainees under your control
• Developing coaching and mentoring skills to support learners
• General administration tasks

What we're looking for:

Essential Skills for the role:

• Level 2 English and Maths (higher qualification in subject area preferred)
• Teaching qualification (minimum Level 4 or willingness to work towards)
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or equivalent qualifications
• 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

Desirable

• 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

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 £29,750, depending on experience
• 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
• 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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Equal Opportunities

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