Driving Instructor Jobs in Colchester
If you are thinking about a career change, have you considered retraining as a driving instructor in Colchester?
- Be your own Boss
- Earn between £30K-£50K
- Change the lives of others by teaching them a vital life-skill
Being a driving instructor is very fulfilling, as you are teaching someone a new and vital life skill, can organise your lessons around your family and other commitments, and you can work as much or as little as you like, whilst earning an above average salary.
Why train to be a Driving Instructor
Here at NxtGen Driving Academy, we have developed, honed and perfected a first-class Driving Instructor training course. After completing your training and gaining your driving instructor qualifications you will be able to:
- Deliver driving lessons to students in Colchester and the local area
- Plan and manage your own schedule
- Work part time or full time
- Earn between £30K – £50K per year
- Meet new people and teach them a vital, life-changing skill
- Job satisfaction
What do I get by applying for my ADI with NxtGen?
With the NxtGen franchise expansion into Colchester, you have the choice of three franchise packages. Here are some of the services we offer:
The financing of training can be full or partial, depending on the package chosen.
- A fully insured and maintained dual-control training vehicle.
- A professional NxtGen branded uniform.
- Access to the diary management and scheduling system for students.
- With advertising and stickers, you can promote your brand and your business.
- With “Train now, pay later” and flexible financing options, there are no up-front charges.
- We offer our clients round-the-clock customer service, as well as additional business advice and support for teachers.
- Franchise-free weeks occur twice a year.
How does driving instructor training work at NxtGen?
NxtGen ADI Training has three stages, these are:
Part 1 – Theory-based
To pass to part 2, trainees must answer 100 driving theory questions and to pass they need to get 85 of the questions right. All training materials and driving theory books are provided to you.
Part 2 – Practical-based
You will have to take – and pass – your driving test again. The practical test takes 60 minutes, and you must get fewer than six minor faults. To pass this stage you will need to cover 20 hours of driving tuition prior to taking the test to ensure you drive to the highest possible standard.
Part 3 – Teaching-based
To begin teaching learner drivers you will need to complete a minimum of 40 hours of Part 3 training to get your PDI Training Licence. PDI Training Licenses last for six months and a further 20 hours will need to be completed before you take your part 3 test.
This gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn. The Part 3 test lasts for one hour and requires that you take a pupil with you so the DVSA Examiner can inspect your level of tuition.
What do I need to become a driving instructor in Colchester?
To become a driving instructor you will need to meet the pre-qualification criteria set out by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), which is:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have held a full driving licence for at least 3 years
If you meet the above criteria, then you will need to jump through a few more hoops to get accepted onto the NxtGen Driving Academy Driving Instructor Training Program. These are:
- Criminal Record Check
You must apply for a criminal record check even if you have one already. You can apply online or by post. - Apply for your ADI
Once your criminal record checks have been received, you can start the application process to become a driving instructor. You will need your driving licence number, details of any disqualifications, motoring or non-motoring offences, and any information on court cases that are being bought against you.
More information is available here.
Who cannot be a driving instructor
Standards need to be maintained, and not everyone is suitable to becoming a driving instructor. Your application will be rejected by the ADI Registrar, if any of the following applies:
- If you have been banned from driving
- If you have 6 or more points on your licence
- If you have convictions for non-motoring offences
If any of the following apply, it is likely that your application for an ADI licence will be rejected:
- You have been convicted of violent, sexual, financial or drug-related crime
- You have been banned from working with children
NxtGen Driving Academy
If you would like to become your own boss, teach people a vital and life-changing skill, manage your own schedule and make a good living from it, then becoming a driving instructor in Colchester may be a good fit for you.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, then you can book a call with us to arrange your driving instructor training or contact us to get the ball rolling.