🕒 Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week on a term time only basis
📍 HMS Collingwood, Portsmouth
💰 up to £27,000
🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster. Project Selborne is an innovative programme that aims to modernise Royal Navy training and deliver better trained sailors to the front line faster.

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.

This is a term time only role with 2 weeks leave at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August

Job title:

Functional Skills Tutor

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

Delivering English and Maths Functional Skills to the Royal Navy, up to 16 in a class
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:

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. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

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
Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
Joining an existing team
The role offers better work/life balance
Good training and development on offer - Level 3 - 5 Education and Training Qualifications will be provided by Capita

This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata’d and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.

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. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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:

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent