Become a Driving Instructor

Full Time Employed Role
Self-Employed Franchisee
Company Car Provided
In-Car Training
Full Time Employed Role
Could becoming a Driving Instructor be the Career change you’ve always wanted?
Are you are interested in helping people learn a life skill? Have a role with lots of job satisfaction?
Join our team at Cowley’s and become part of a friendly team working towards road safety and learner satisfaction.
Self-Employed Driving Instructor
Our self-employed package offers you everything you need to become a driving instructor and join our execellent team.
You will recieve 50 hours training, all the support and materials you need. Once your ready to get out on the road you can join our team as a franchisee.
- Self-employment
- Earnings based on hours worked
- Full Training Provided
- Continued Support
- Franchise Fee
- Flexibile Working Hours
Full Time Employed Driving Instructor
We also offer a different option to industry standard. For some people being self-employed doesn’t work for them or having to pay for he training and the cost of setting up as an instructor is off-putting.
As an alternative for the right candidate we offer a Full-Time employed role. Giving you all the joy of this amazing career without the worry of the finances.
We off a fully employed role with a paid salary.
- Full-time employment
- £24,500 p/a
- Company Car
- Pension
- Holidays
- Full Training Provided
- Continued Support
Driving Instructor Training Costs
As a self-employed franchisee you will pay for your training up front. Our self-employed package costs £2500.
On our Full-Time Employed package we do not charge for your training. Over the years I’ve seen many great candidates not be able to take on a role they would be great at because of the large start-up costs.
We take all that away! As long as you join our team at the end of your training you will not be charged a penny.
You will receive the same expert training for as long as you need it, we want you to be the best you can be so you can go out and represent us out on the road.
Driving Instructor Training
We have an all inclusive training package that not only increases your chances of passing but also sets you up ready for working as a Driving Instructor. We manage the whole process for you so that all you need to do is focus on learning.
What’s Included?
Practical in car tuition
Comprehensive guide and workbooks to becoming a Driving Instructor
All sessions with business owner Phil Cowley and his 16 years experience
At home reading material
Post qualification training
This comprehensive package is everything you need not only to qualify but also to become a great Driving Instructor.
Training can fit around your current commitments, typically 2-4 hours a week depending on your circumstances.
Should you want to take this opportunity and become a Driving Instructor, then contact us to book an informal meeting to cover any final questions you may have and to get you started.
ADI Part 1 and Part 2
Use our FREE theory app to parctice for your Part 1 and our FREE pupil app to track your progress for Part 2. Our aim is to give you everything you need to make the process as easy and streamlined as possible.
Standards Check and ADI Part 3 Competencies
- Did the trainer identify the pupil’s learning goals and needs?
- Was the agreed lesson structure appropriate for the pupil's experience and ability?
- Were the practice areas suitable?
- Was the agreed lesson structure appropriate for the pupil's experience and ability?
- Did the trainer ensure the pupil fully understood how the responsiblity for risk would be shared?
- Were directions and instructions given to the pupil clear and given in good time?
- Was the trainer aware of the surrondings and the pupils actions?
- Was any verbal or physical intervention by the trainer timely and appropriate?
- Was sufficient feedback given to help the pupil understand any safety critical incidents?
- Was the teaching style suited to the pupil’s learning style and current ability?
- Was the pupil encouraged to analyse problems and take responsibility for their learning?
- Were opportunities and examples used to clarify learning outcomes?
- Was the technical information given comprehensive, appropriate and accurate?
- Was the pupil given appropriate and timely feedback during session?
- Were the pupil’s queries followed up and answered?
- Did the trainer maintain an appropriate non-discriminatory manner throughout the session?
- At the end of the session – was the pupil encouraged to reflect on their own performance?
How To Become A Driving Instructor
- Get a DBS check.
- Apply to become a Driving Instructor with DVSA.
- Take a theory test – ADI Part 1 (We will guide you through this with online practice.)
- Take a driving test – ADI Part 2 (We will make sure you’re ready with in-car practice.)
- Take an instructor test – ADI Part 3 (We help prepare you for this with in-car practice with real learners not roleplay like some trainers.)
- Once you’ve passed all 3 tests register to become an ADI ( Get your green badge you’ve earned it!!)
- Join the team and enjoy your new career.
Contact us to find out more
Location
6 Middle Budleigh Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon,Tq12 1UH
07521141298
info@cowleysschoolofmotoring.com
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