Driving Instructor

Are you looking to start a new career as a driving instructor?

Flexible or intensive training is available where you can fast-track your journey to becoming a driving instructor or take a steady ride where we work around you and your commitments!

Nationwide training available - over 25 training hubs across the UK.

Training starts from £1495, with deposits from only £335 and the ability to start training straight away.

Top reasons to become a driving instructor:

• Potential to earn £50,000+
• Flexible working hours
• Be your own boss
• Fully remote working
• Business and marketing support, as a Bill Plant franchisee

Training consists of three parts:

Part 1 - Theory Test

The first part of your driving instructor training comprises a Theory and Hazard Perception test. This assessment is just like the theory element of when you learnt to drive, so it's nothing new! It includes a multiple-choice section, alongside a hazard perception test at the end. With our training, You can study in your own time and complete your training online with unlimited resources available to you, through our brand-new Bill Plant app!

Part 2 - Driving Ability

The second part of your journey to becoming an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) is a test of your ability to drive. Our award-winning training will allow you to pass this test with flying colours! We offer 10 hours of expert in-car training over 2 consecutive days, or at times mutually agreed between you and your trainer.

Part 3 - Instructional Ability

The third, and final part, refers to your ability to teach others how to drive. A DVSA examiner will watch you give a 45-minute driving lesson to one of your pupils. To prepare you for this final hurdle, we provide you with 40 hours of expert training, containing a mixture of online and in-car sessions. Upon completion of your part 3 training, you can apply for a trainee PDI license where you will be able to start earning an average hourly rate of £36 whilst you teach actual learner drivers in preparation for your final test, all under the sponsorship of an award-winning school like Bill Plant Driving School.

Start training today to become a driving instructor!

Requirements:

• You must be 21 years old or over and have held a full UK driving license for 3+ years
• You should not have been disqualified from driving in the last 4 years
• You should not have any more than 5 driving penalty points
• You must obtain a DBS (Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service) check, formally known as a CRB check. Speak to our Recruitment Managers about receiving assistance with this and you can book onto the training course with us whilst you are waiting for your DBS.