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Functional Skills Tutor
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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.
Job Title
Functional Skills Tutor
Job Description
🕒 Full-time role – 37.5 hours a week
📍 HMS Raleigh/Plymouth
🔐 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 (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
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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 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
- 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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Equal Opportunities
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 reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
For general queries, email CPScareers@capita.com.
Location:
Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
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