Functional Skills Tutor

Overview

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. As a Functional Skills Tutor you will become a subject matter expert in Functional skills English and Maths and support learners on Apprenticeship Programmes for the Royal Navy. You will 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.

Functional Skills Tutor (Full-time, 37.5 hours per week)

HMS Collingwood/Portsmouth Dockyards;
Fareham, United Kingdom

Eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

• Deliver functional skills English and maths to Royal Navy apprentices in classroom, in the field (on ships) or providing 1‑2‑1 support.
• Monitor, identify and produce 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.
• Develop coaching and mentoring skills to support learners.
• Manage general administration tasks.

• Previous experience working in a school or education establishment (e.g., Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Higher Learning Teaching, SEN, Pupil Referral Unit Support or Tutor).
• Level 2 Key/Functional Skills in English and Maths, or an equivalent or above.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Desirable:
  Experience with educational technology or simulator-based training.

Selborne is a bold, £1billion, 12‑year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a consortium of partners including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu and the University of Lincoln. It is modernising military education with cutting‑edge technology such as simulators and data analytics.

• Salary up to £30,000.
• Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts and access to inclusive employee networks.
• On‑site, secure parking and catering facilities.
• Gym and shops on site.
• Support 7,000 Royal Navy apprentices across the UK.

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact rea or call . For general queries, email