Functional Skills Tutor in Fareham

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 at 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:

• Previous experience of working in a school/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/above.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills using Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

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.

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: 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.