Functional Skills Tutor


Company:	Capita plc
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PO15 7AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

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

HMS Collingwood/Portsmouth Dockyards

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

• 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

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.

• 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

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

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.

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Equal Opportunities

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