Driving instructor

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• specialist courses run by private training organisations

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

OtherRoutes

You first need to apply to become an approved driving instructor .

You can find training providers on the Approved Driving Instructor Register Guide .

You'll need to pass the approved driving instructor part 1 and part 2 exams. You'll then get a licence to give instruction and legally charge for lessons.

You must also pass the part 3 exam to get onto the register of approved driving instructors.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• the ability to teach pupils how to do something
• customer service skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work on your own
• leadership skills
• the ability to monitor your own and your learner's performance
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• knowledge of English language
• the ability to read English
• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
• knowledge of media production and communication
• active listening skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to sell products and services
• concentration skills
• a good memory
• the ability to work well with your hands

What you'll do:

Driving instructors teach people the skills and knowledge they need to drive safely and pass their driving test.

In this role you could:

• check your learners' driving knowledge and ability
• plan a series of lessons to get learners ready for their driving test
• teach about road safety, driving laws and the Highway Code
• give instruction on the use of vehicle controls, like how to steer, turn, reverse and park safely
• demonstrate how to deal with emergency situations
• discuss basic vehicle checks
• keep records of appointments and payments
• manage your business

Location : You could work from a vehicle, in an office or from home.

Salary:

Starter : £31,000
Experienced : £45,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

20 - 35 hours variable

Working Pattern is in your own business as customers demand

Career Path:

With experience and training you could move into specialist areas like training disabled drivers. You might also train drivers of passenger carrying vehicles, large goods vehicles (LGV) or emergency services vehicles.

GOV.UK has information on professional development and if you're highly experienced, you could become a driving examiner .