Driving instructor

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

Job summary

Arriva Group in Tees Valley seeks Driving Instructors to oversee trainee progress, ensure safety, and teach the technical bus-driving skills required. Successful candidates will guide learners through Module 3 and Module 4 practicals while developing soft skills essential for professional driving.

Ideal applicants demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, and a flexible mindset to accommodate business needs and varied schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of soft skills required to be a comprehensive Bus Driver.
• Able to communicate effectively and provide timely, direct feedback.
• Empathise with individuals who may find the driver training journey challenging.
• People-oriented with learner experience at the centre of everything they do.
• Flexible approach to tasks and working hours in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day progress of trainees.
• Ensure trainee safety while under instruction.
• Teach trainees the technical skills to drive a bus.
• Ensure trainees meet Module 3 driving test standards.
• Teach Module 4 practical demonstration and knowledge to pass.
• Coach trainees in soft skills supporting technical standards.
• Carry out Pre Employment Assessments, driver development training, and classroom work as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Feedback delivery

Learner-centered

Flexibility

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.