Driving Instructor Training in Braintree
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Becoming a driving instructor in Braintree can give you more control over your time, your income and the way your working week looks. For people who want a career that fits around family life, school hours or other commitments, it can be a practical route into self-employed, people-focused work.
What’s Included In Our Driving Instructor Training?
- All study materials and resources
- Expert instruction for driving instructors with decades of experience
- Ongoing support and guidance
- Access to our ADI community network
- Flexible payment options available
Why Become A Driving Instructor In Braintree?
Braintree is a good place to train as a driving instructor because many of the outlying towns in the area are not well served by public transport. People who live in Bocking, Rayne, Great Notley, Coggeshill, Silver End, and Halstead often need to learn how to drive to be able to get around. For many young people living there, it’s the only way to get to college or see friends. And that’s the type of underlying demand that’s unlikely to go away.
What’s more, the region is experiencing significant growth, especially around Great Notley and the A131 corridor. New people are moving to the area all the time, wanting access to Chelmsford, Ipswich, and London beyond.
Maximise Your Earnings
Earn between £30,000 – £73,440 turnover per year
Be Your Own Boss
Flexible working hours around family and other commitments
Secure Your Future
Recession proof career, with multiple growth opportunities
Quicker Time To Qualify
Qualify as an instructor faster, with our courses and start earning post-training
The Reality Of Teaching In Braintree
Braintree is actually a useful place to teach students because it offers a wide mix of roads. There are plenty of areas suitable for manoeuvring practice, as well as the A120 and A131 dual carriageways for high-speed experience.
Just a note before you commit to anything: Braintree doesn’t have its own practical test centre. Students generally travel to Chelmsford or Colchester to take their tests.
A Career Built Around Your Commitments
Becoming a driving instructor in Braintree means that you can build a career around your pre-existing commitments. Here are some of the benefits:
- You get to set your own hours, whether you want to work in the evenings or on Saturdays.
- No day is the same with new pupils and different goals.
- You can blend your working life around your family or part-time school responsibilities.
How Much Money Can You Make?
Many people looking to become driving instructors in Braintree want to know how much money they can potentially earn. We won’t quote you a specific salary, and we would suggest being cautious of anyone who does.
Ultimately, your pay will depend on how in-demand you are and the number of hours you work. It also depends on things like lesson prices and the cost of upkeep for your vehicle, including fuel and insurance. As an agency, we would rather have an honest conversation with you in person about real earning potential rather than sell you a figure.
Who Is Eligible To Become A Driving Instructor In Braintree?
You are eligible to become a driving instructor in Braintree if you are over the age of 21 and have held a full car driving licence for three years. You also need to pass an enhanced DBS check and be assessed as a fit and proper person.
If you want to learn more about these requirements, visit our main ADI training page.
Alternatively, contact One Direction Driving School today. Tell us about your situation, and we’ll provide you with more information about how long becoming a qualified instructor realistically takes and what you could potentially earn.
How To Become An Approved Driving Instructor
Becoming an approved driving instructor follows a clear, structured process, though it takes commitment to pass all three DVSA tests:
Part 1: theory and hazard perception
Part 2: practical driving test to a higher standard than a regular learner test
Part 3: assessment to gauge your ability to teach a real student
To be eligible as a driving instructor in the UK, you need to be at least 21 years old. You also need to have held a full car driving licence for at least three years. You also need to be judged a fit and proper person and submit to an enhanced DBS check.
Worth knowing: once you pass Part 1, you have two years to pass both Part 2 and Part 3, or you’ll need to start the whole process again, so it’s worth planning your training around that window.
For details, see our main ADI training page. For the official eligibility criteria, you can also check gov.uk’s guidance on becoming an ADI.
What Our Successful Trainees Say
“After deciding to re-train as a Driving Instructor, I researched who to go with and settled upon One Direction. Best decision I made, throughout the process I have felt supported every step of the way. The training was methodical and detailed which enabled me to pass all stages and qualify as an ADI. I would highly recommend One Direction to anyone looking to become a Driving Instructor.” – Liam, Qualified ADI
“Can’t speak highly enough about the professionalism of this Driving School. Michael is undoubtedly the font of all knowledge when it comes to driver coaching… I trained with a well-known national Driving School for my ADI exams but couldn’t pass Part 3 until I had the support that One Direction gave me. Truly incredible what you guys are doing!” – Danny, Qualified ADI
“The continued support and expert guidance given to me by Michael has been second to none from day dot… All in all, a great, expert and continued supportive training approach.” – Matt, Recently Qualified ADI
Flexible Payment Options Available
We understand that the initial cost of your driving instructor training course needs to be affordable, and so we offer multiple payment methods including:
- Payment in full - all major credit / debit cards accepted
- Pay as you go options available
- Call for a personalised quote and payment plan
Investment in your ADI training typically pays for itself within the first few months of qualified instruction.
Get Started - Sign Up Today Before Time Runs Out
If you want to become a driving instructor in Braintree, call One Direction Driving School today or send us a message. We’d love to talk you through training options and how long it might take to get qualified.
Take the first steps to becoming a fully qualified ADI driving instructor with One Direction Driving School. It couldn’t be easier to get started:
- Call now to register your interest on 0800 086 2771 or email info@onedirectiondrivingschool.co.uk
- Get your FREE info pack with full course details
- Secure your place on our course with payment, or payment plan subscription
- Start earning in your new career!
Driving instructor training across Essex & Suffolk
We provide driving instructor training in the following towns and surrounding areas