Done with 9–5? There's a better way to work
Be Your Own Boss in 2026
Earn up to 60k
Earn up to £60k+ working the hours that suit you — with expert support every step of the way, build your successful, sustainable future in a matter of months. Driving instructor training is conducted from all North West DVSA test centres. Blackpool, Preston, Atherton, St Helens, Bolton, Blackburn, Nelson, Cheetham Hill, Bury and Rochdale.
Flexible
Hours
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Work around school runs, family commitments, or a second income stream
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Choose your busiest days — evenings and weekends often command higher demand
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Take holidays without asking anyone's permission
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No commute to a fixed workplace — your office is your car
Rewarding Career
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You're teaching a life skill that genuinely changes people's lives,independence, employment access, confidence
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Visible progress with every pupil — you see the transformation from nervous beginner to test pass
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That moment a pupil passes their test never gets old
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Many instructors cite it as the most rewarding job they've ever had
The Best Training
ORDIT registered — and proud of it Teach2Drive is on the DVSA's Official Register of Driving Instructor Trainers. That means the quality of our training has been independently assessed and approved. Not every school can say that. When you train with us, you're training with the real thing.
Over 600 instructors trained since 2004 Twenty-plus years and more than 600 qualified ADIs later, we know what it takes to get people through — and what it takes to build a career that lasts beyond the test. That experience is in the room with you every step of the way.
Over 25 years training instructors across the North West.
"Since 2004, Teach2Drive has helped hundreds of people qualify and build successful ADI careers."
Your career choice - fully supported
The full package — nothing left out From your Part 1 theory right through to exam preparation and business setup, everything is covered under one roof. No hunting around for extra support or paying for bits the last school didn't include.
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Part 1 theory preparation
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Part 2 advanced driving coaching
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Part 3 & Standards Check training
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Business setup guidance — pricing, finding pupils, getting started
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Ongoing CPD support once you're qualified
Earn while you train Through our trainee licence arrangement, you don't have to wait until you're fully qualified to start earning. You can be on the road with paying pupils while you complete your training — offsetting costs and building your confidence at the same time.
Support that doesn't stop at the test Qualifying is just the beginning. Our ongoing CPD support means you've got somewhere to turn as your career develops — whether that's refreshing your skills, preparing for a standards check, or simply talking through a tricky pupil situation.
All this included in our Instructor networking program from £30 per week (less than the price of a driving lessons)
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Ayyaz Patel, ADI Preston
Jan 2026
"Thanks Les for getting me through all 3 parts to get me my green badge - I appreciate all the help and commitment and I put all my success down to your professional training!"
Joanne Jones, ADI Southport
November 2025
"Well I can finally pack in the day job and focus on my new career - never thought it was possible until the penny dropped and Les helped me to build up my skills and confidence to pass 2nd time"
Suzanne Brandon, ADI Gt Harwood, Oct 2025
"Well I went and did it and passed my Part 3 first time - still can't believe it, and such a relief - thanks Les for putting up with me and fro getting me through the hardest thing Ive ever done "
Debbie Markland, ADI Preston
“Get yourself an Ordit registered trainer, Les is a grade A 51/52 ADI and a great trainer. Incredibly supportive all the way to successfully passing part 3. I now run my very own driving school !”
Adam Shaw, ADI Preston
"What can I say - the best thing I ever did, now fully qualified and out of the day job and doing a job I absolutely love! The training was the best - challenging but great fun too"
Ali Raza, ADI Bolton
“I cannot believe I passed all my exams first time, but it’s all down to Les and his fantastic teaching, now to buy my first proper training car !”
Become a Driving Instructor (ADI)
To become a driving instructor in the UK you must first qualify
To be legally eligible to operate as a driving instructor in the UK you need to successfully pass all three parts of the DVSA ADI examination shown below. However, you can practice and earn money for 6 months as a trainee driving instructor after passing Part 2 with a sponsoring driving school such as Teach2rive ready to be inspected at the Part 3 stage. Only when you pass the Part 3 test/inspection will you become fully qualified and entered onto the DVSA's Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Register.
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Part 1 - Theory Test (i.e. PC based multiple choice and hazard perception test similar to the L-test)
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Part 2 - Driving Test (i.e. watching you drive to a good standard similar to the L-test)
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Sponsorship on a Trainee Licence or Teach for Free to gain on-the-job experience with real pupils
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Part 3 - Instructional Ability Test/Inspection (i.e. watching you deliver a successful driving lesson to one of your pupils)
In addition to the above you will need to be over 21, have held a driving license for at least 3 years (with no more than 5 penalty points on your license) and have passed a DBS check.
The Dream Job
Once you are passed Part 2 you can start to earn money by joining our driving school as a trainee instructor to get the necessary practical experience essential to passing Part 3 and learning about the business side of running your own driving school. Teaching people for free is an alternative way to get this vital practical teaching experience if you can afford to instruct part time without pay.
For the right kind of person this is a DREAM JOB
If you genuinely care about people and take pride in your driving this is definitely the right job for you. Be your own boss, choose your own hours and look forward to going to work every day.
Take control of your own destiny and take the first step right now. In our view the pleasure from seeing one of your learners master a skill or pass the driving test simply can not be surpassed.
Fantastic job satisfaction, flexible hours, charging £35 to £50 per hour, working locally from home and being your own boss. Annually you could earn up to 70k - What more could you ask for?
Franchise or not?
Some people prefer to "work" for one of the bigger players in the industry - with the perception that there are extra benefits to being part of a large often national organisation. There is also a common belief that you need to be sponsored by a "driving school" in order to train under the DVSA trainee licence scheme. These franchise inevitably require a costly "TIE IN" and incur very large weekly costs.
I choose to work closely, as a business partner, with just one local driving School - Lancashire Learners (LLDT) - they are simply the best in the North West of England. They offer a great local package, Instructor support and all the benefits of being part of a flourishing team.
For those that prefer to eventually run their own businesses, I also provide a support package during the training period costing just £35 per week it is a very low cost option compared to most companies. The benefits are NO extended contracts, full, unlimited support to qualification, website and local advertising on your behalf, and you are totally free to leave once you pass part 3. You can be up and running your own independent business in no time at all.