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Become a Driver Trainer - Train, Teach & Take Control of Your Career
Looking for a career with flexibility, independence, and genuine job satisfaction?
Whether you’re ready for a complete career change or already qualified, Next Mile Driver Training is growing in the South West, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job to join us.
We’re recruiting both Trainee and Qualified (ADI) Driving Instructors to support increasing demand across the UK, we welcome applications from the Southern region, though the following areas are areas of particular interest:
South Oxfordshire • Swindon and Wiltshire • North Hampshire • South Gloucestershire • West Berkshire
This is a self employed role that gives you control over your diary, your workload, and your income, with the backing and support of an established local training provider.
Your Path to Becoming a Driving Instructor
We believe people apply with confidence when they can see the journey ahead. Your training follows a clear, structured route aligned with DVSA requirements:
Your step by step journey
- Check eligibility & apply to the DVSA
- Pass Part 1 - Theory & Hazard Perception
- Part 2 training & test - Advanced driving ability
- Part 3 training - How to teach confidently and professionally
- Apply for a trainee (PDI) licence (optional earning while training route)
- Pass Part 3 and qualify as a fully Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
You’ll be supported at each stage with structured learning, coaching, and professional guidance - not just test preparation, but real world teaching skills and standards.
Earn While You Train - Trainee Licence Route
Many people worry about how long it takes before they can start earning in this role. There is a route that can allow you to begin teaching before fully qualifying.
Once you have
- Passed Part 1 (Theory & Hazard Perception)
- Passed Part 2 (Driving Ability)
- Completed your initial Part 3 training (40 hours)
You may be eligible to apply for a DVSA Trainee Driving Instructor (PDI) licence.
This licence allows you to
- Teach real learners or drivers under supervision
- Earn income while completing your final training
- Gain real world experience that can help with Part 3 success
- Start building confidence, skills, and a local reputation sooner
We will guide you through whether this route is suitable for you and support you throughout the process to ensure you are delivering safe, professional driver training.
Why Join Next Mile Driver Training?
- Flexible Working Hours
Work full-time or part-time. Choose when you teach - weekdays, evenings or weekends, any hours, set by you.
- Strong Earning Potential
Earn a realistic £20,000–£35,000 (Take-Home), depending on hours worked, lesson rates and demand in your area. Unlike national franchises that quote 'gross income potential' (before costs) we focus on what actually stays in your pocket after your business expenses. Our instructors typically charge £40-£45 per hour, ensuring your time is valued.
- Steady Demand
We will help you to keep your diary as full as we can, reducing the pressure and cost of finding your own students.
- Supportive Training Pathway
New to instruction? We offer cost effective training and ongoing support to help you qualify and succeed. Train with the people you’ll actually be working with. No anonymous call centres, just direct mentorship from our highly qualified instructors. We provide high-quality, cost-effective training designed to get you qualified efficiently, focusing on real-world teaching skills, not just passing the test.
- Rewarding Work
You’ll help people gain independence, confidence, and a skill they’ll carry for life - every single day.
Who This Role Suits
You don’t need previous teaching experience. Perfect for professionals tired of the 9-to-5 grind. Whether you’re an HGV driver fed up with long nights, a healthcare worker seeking a better work-life balance, or a teacher looking for 1-to-1 impact, we provide the bridge to a career where you finally control your own diary.
We’re looking for people who are
- Reliable and professional
- Patient and encouraging
- Confident working with the public
- Passionate about helping others learn
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including (but not limited to):
- Driving industry (HGV drivers, delivery drivers, van drivers, LGV drivers, bus drivers)
- Finance industry (accountants, finance managers, analysts)
- IT industry (IT support, web designers, engineers)
- Healthcare industry (care assistants, doctors, nurses)
- Education industry (teachers, teaching assistants, lecturers)
- Those seeking a career change or better work-life balance, including armed forces service leavers.
How to Apply
Curious but not sure? Send us an email for an informal chat. No sales pitches, just honest answers about what the career involves:
📧 Email: info@nextmiledriver.training
📌 Apply via LinkedIn, or on our website
🌐 Learn more: www.nextmiledriver.training
Costs
💷 Franchise fee is from £40 to £70 per week, depending on your franchise term, and training stage.
💷 If you are not currently a driving instructor, you will need to undertake our training programme, which will cost between £2,300 and £3,100, assuming your assessments are passed first time. PAYG payments, instalments, or up-front payment accepted. If you stay on a 1+ year franchise term after you qualify, you will be eligible for our staged training refund programme.
💷 DVSA application and test fee costs are not included in the training package. We have no control over your test outcomes.
About Next Mile Driver Training
With some of the area’s most qualified instructors, Next Mile Driver Training offers expert instruction to help individuals build confidence, master driving skills, and take their journey to the next level, including; provisional licence holders (new/learner drivers), business fleet drivers, performance coaching, and vehicle familiarisation courses, and much more.
Please note, this role is a self-employed franchise based role. You can read more about us and our training and franchises on our website www.nextmiledriver.training
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