Professional Driving Teacher (Driving Licence Required). Job in Newcastle upon Tyne Education &[...]

My Four Wheels; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK driving school sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join as Driving Instructors. This role offers full training and a rewarding career path, especially during a time of high demand for driving lessons. With competitive hourly rates and the potential for waiting lists, this is an ideal opportunity for those who are reliable, patient, and enjoy working with people. If you have a passion for teaching and a full driving licence, this could be the perfect career for you.

Benefits

Full training provided

Refund of training fees upon employment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2.5 years.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide driving instruction to learner drivers.
• Ensure safety and compliance during driving lessons.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Patience

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

My Four Wheels is one of the most trusted and fastest-growing driving schools in the UK, with 200 driving instructors currently on the road and hundreds more in our training programme who will be hitting the roads shortly.

There is currently a record number of learner drivers who need teaching due to test centre backlogs caused by COVID-19.

In the last 12 months, our Driving Instructors' hourly rates have increased on average by £3 per hour due to high demand.

Additionally, over 70% of our Driving Instructors have waiting lists, some as long as 6 months. There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor.

Is becoming a Driving Instructor the right career choice for you?

• Are you reliable?
• Are you punctual?
• Are you patient?
• Do you have good customer service skills?
• Do you enjoy working with new people?

If you answered yes to all the above, then this could be the new career for you.

Who can become a Driving Instructor?

Anyone can become a Driving Instructor. Recently, we have recruited people from various industries, including:

• Driving industry (HGV driver, delivery driver, van driver, LGV driver, and bus driver)
• Finance industry (finance manager, accountant, analyst, supervisor, and director)
• IT industry (IT support, cybersecurity, web designer, engineers, and web developer)
• Health industry (care assistant, care manager, care trainer, doctors, and nurses)
• Education industry (teacher, teaching assistant, admin officer, personal assistant, and lecturer)

Training and requirements

• Full training is provided and conducted as locally as possible.
• Our pass rates are well above the industry average, and we refund all your training fees when you work with us.
• To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
• Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2.5 years.
• Not have been banned from driving in the last 4 years.
• Have no more than 6 points on your licence.