*Driving Instructor/Consultant*

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.

We’re recruiting Trainee and Qualified (ADI) Driving Instructors to support increasing demand across the UK, but specifically in the following areas:

Bristol • South Gloucestershire • Swindon and Wiltshire • North Hampshire • South Oxfordshire

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. 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 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 instruction.

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 and lesson rates 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 full, 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.

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.

How to Apply

Curious but not sure? Send us an email via the email address to the right of this advert for an informal chat. No sales pitches, just honest answers about what the career involves.

Please note, this role is a self-employed franchise based role. You can read more about us and our roles on our website, or click on Apply Now and email your interest.