At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver English and Maths Functional Skills to Royal Navy apprentices in various settings.
- Company: Join a bold transformation programme with Capita and Team Fisher for the Royal Navy.
- Benefits: Salary up to £28,000, flexible benefits, onsite gym, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Be part of a purpose-driven team supporting 7,000 apprentices across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on learners' careers and help shape military education.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
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 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, in 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
- Previous experience of working in a school/education establishment eg 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
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 £28,000
- Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks
- 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
- Help drive improvements in Royal Navy apprenticeship achievement, progression, and engagement within a nationally significant programme
- Further qualifications can be gained
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.
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Functional Skills Tutor in Torpoint employer: Capita
At Selborne, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven work environment that supports the professional growth of our Functional Skills Tutors. Located in Plymouth, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the training of over 7,000 Royal Navy apprentices while enjoying flexible benefits, onsite amenities, and a commitment to inclusivity and employee development. Join us in shaping the future of military education and advancing your career in the Education sector.
