Functional Skills Tutor

Royal Navy; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite secure parking

Gym and shops onsite

Flexible benefits including extra days

Job summary

Royal Navy is seeking an experienced trainer to deliver English and Maths Functional Skills to learners, in classrooms or on ships, including 1-2-1 support. The role requires safeguarding, and the ability to tailor learning to diverse needs.

You will become a subject matter expert in Functional Skills English and Maths, supporting apprentices across the Royal Navy, with full-time hours (37.5 per week) at HMS Collingwood/Portsmouth Dockyards and eligibility for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths is the minimum; higher qualification in subject area preferred.
• Teaching qualification at Level 3 or willingness to work towards.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong understanding of English/Maths curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Ability to support diverse learners, including those with additional learning needs.
• Good IT skills and ability to deliver digital or remote learning.

Responsibilities

• Delivering English and Maths Functional Skills to Royal Navy learners in classroom or field settings.
• Monitoring, identifying and producing appropriate training documentation.
• Provide tailored support to learners with varying abilities, including additional learning needs.
• Responsible for Duty of Care of trainees under your control.
• Develop coaching and mentoring skills to support learners.
• Become a subject matter expert in Functional skills English and Maths for Apprenticeships.

Skills

Digital/Remote learning

Learner support

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Teaching qualification (Level 3)

Level 5 teaching qualification (Desirable)

Tools

EVOLVE

Job description

Responsibilities

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

About the role

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 HMS Collingwood/Portsmouth Dockyards. Due to the nature of this role, 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)
• 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

• 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 the project

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.

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, At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Why join us

Customers first, always. Fearless innovation. Achieve together. Everyone is valued.

Salary & Benefits

• 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 7,000 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.