Senior Educator
capita · Helensburgh · On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
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Job Description Summary Make a difference where it matters most. Behind every capable Defence professional is exceptional training. Join us and help ensure those responsible for delivering that training have the skills, confidence and support they need to succeed. Working within a team of expert Senior Defence Trainers, you'll coach and mentor trainers at all stages of their careers, promote innovative teaching practices, and drive improvements that enhance training quality across the organisation. You'll play a key role in developing future training capability, supporting educational projects and helping us deliver excellence in everything we do. If you're passionate about education, enjoy developing others, and want to shape the future of Defence training, we'd love to hear from you.
Job title:
Senior Educator
Job Description:
🕒 Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week 📍 HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh
🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
What you’ll be doing:
Delivering a teacher training and assessment programme incorporating the QCF Level 3 Award in Education and Training and Care of Trainees (safeguarding and prevent)
Conducting Teaching observations in support of Ofsted requirements and Teacher development
Delivering an education and training Continuing Professional Development programme to Defence Trainers (both military and civilian)
Supporting the delivery of a Coaching and Mentoring service including the undertaking of coaching and mentoring support for staff and trainee development
Providing support and expertise for educational projects to meet future training needs
What we’re looking for:
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (or equivalent)
Experience of training delivery in the adult learning sector is highly beneficial
A passion for delivering training and developing people
Experience within digital learning methods
Ability to work collaboratively
Good IT skills using Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to obtain UK SC clearance
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 £40,000 depending on skills and experience
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…