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Train to become a Driving Instructor with RED Driving
We have been helping people steer their career in the right direction and realise their potential of becoming a driving instructor for over 20 years. At RED, we don’t simply rely on our heritage; we concentrate on delivering high quality training and great support every step of the way.
Becoming a driving instructor is more than just a job. It is a profession that provides long term career prospects, unrivalled benefits and unlimited job satisfaction.
Be your own boss and achieve a perfect work/life balance
There aren’t many careers that give you the freedom to choose your own working hours and 90% of RED Instructors report that they are 'satisfied’ with their job.
The demand for Driving Instructors is growing throughout the UK
Learning to drive is a rite of passage for most young adults, so there is always a demand for professional driving instructors who are able to deliver fantastic customer service, teach people the skills of safe driving for life and ultimately help their pupils to pass their test with the minimum of hassle.
The best course in the business with a guaranteed opportunity
We focus on helping you succeed as we want you to join RED Driving School as a qualified Instructor. We achieve this by giving you the best training and support possible. Proof of this comes from those who've already trained with us and we're justifiably proud of our feedback score of 4.7 out of a maximum 5 star rating from our trainees. (Independent customer survey conducted by Feefo.)
With RED's training course you'll have up to 80 hrs of training with a qualified RED trainer and back office support throughout. You'll be able to qualify at your own pace and be able to fit the programme around your existing commitments. The majority of people we train don’t have any previous experience; however, they do possess the drive and determination to be the very best at what they do.
As part of your training with RED you have a guaranteed opportunity to join one of the largest Driving Schools in the UK and this PDI Trainee Licence route allows you to earn as you are training and gives you a significant advantage in preparing for and passing the DVSA’s new Part 3 test.
What’s involved in a driving instructor assessment?
The assessment aspect of becoming a driving instructor consists of three main parts:
- Part 1: theory test
- Part 2: practical driving test
- Part 3: instructional ability test.
Is RED for you?
RED Driving School has now trained more than 10,000 ADIs and is the largest driving instructor training organisation in the UK- we understand what it takes to pass.
Our driving instructor-training course is right up your street if you:
- Want to be your own boss and have a rewarding career.
- Like meeting new people. -Enjoy driving.
- Are committed to learning.
In addition, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) insists you will need:
- A full UK licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 3 1/2 years.
- To have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years.
- To have no more than 6 points on your licence.
- To be a 'fit and proper' person (in the opinion of the DVSA).
Please note that there is a cost of training to be a Driving Instructor. Join our winning team now and we’ll provide our full Instructor training course for just £2,330 with a 100% refund on these training costs when you become a RED Driving School instructor. A RED driving instructor’s average earnings are £48,750 annually.
Other course options and monthly payments are available.
So if this sounds like a career that interests you then please click apply and fill in our short registration form and we will call you to discuss in more detail.
