Driving instructor

Arriva London North; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva London North is seeking Driving Instructors to manage trainee progression and ensure safety while under instruction. You will teach the technical skills required to drive a bus and guide trainees to pass Module 3 and Module 4 requirements.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong soft skills, professional conduct, and the ability to provide timely feedback while supporting learner experience and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Strong soft skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Professional and confident with delivering direct feedback.
• Empathic approach to trainees and learner-centered mindset.
• Flexible with hours to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day progress of trainees.
• Ensure trainee safety during instruction.
• Teach the technical skills required to drive a bus.
• Help trainees meet Module 3 driving test standards.
• Instruct Module 4 practical demonstrations.
• Coach on soft skills supporting technical standards.
• Conduct PEAs and driver development training as needed.

Skills

Soft skills

Communication

Feedback

Empathy

People oriented

Flexible hours

Job description

The Driving Instructors will be responsible for:

• Managing the day to day progress of their trainees.
• Ensuring the safety of trainees, whilst under instruction.
• Teaching trainees the technical skills required to drive a bus.
• Ensuring trainees meet the standard required to pass their Module 3, driving test element.
• Teaching their trainees Module 4 practical demonstration and ensuring they possess the knowledge to pass.
• Coaching trainees in the soft skills that support technical standards.
• Carrying out Pre Employment Assessments, (PEAs) driver development training and classroom work where required.

The ideal candidate will be an individual who:

• Has a strong understanding of the soft skill elements required to be a comprehensive Bus Driver.
• Is highly professional and confident and demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively.
• Possesses an ability to appropriately deliver effective, timely and direct feedback, whilst demonstrating a willingness to embrace any feedback received.
• Shows an ability to empathise with individuals who are finding the driver training journey challenging.
• Is people orientated and puts learner experience at the centre of everything they do.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to tasks and working hours in line with business needs.