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Become an Instructor

Looking for a rewarding career with genuine earning potential and the freedom to set your own hours? Becoming a driving instructor lets you be your own boss, work close to home across East London, and help people gain a life changing skill. Whether you are already a qualified ADI or thinking about training from scratch, we would love to hear from you.

Why become a driving instructor?

  • Be your own boss and choose the hours that fit your life
  • Strong, steady demand for lessons across East London, with long test waits keeping diaries full
  • Good earning potential, especially with the freedom to set your own schedule
  • Rewarding, people facing work where you see real progress every day
  • Work locally, close to home, rather than commuting into the city

Training to become an instructor

If you are just starting out, we can point you in the right direction on training and what to expect at each stage, and there may be opportunities to work with us as a trainee (PDI) as you qualify. If you are already a qualified ADI looking for a friendly, well run local school with a steady stream of pupils, even better.

How to qualify

To become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) you must pass a three part DVSA qualification: Part 1 is a theory and hazard perception test, Part 2 assesses your own driving to an advanced standard, and Part 3 tests your ability to teach. You will also need to pass an enhanced DBS check. It takes commitment, but for the right person it is a career that pays it back.

Get in touch

Tell us a little about yourself and where you are in the process, whether you are fully qualified, part way through, or simply curious, and we will let you know about current opportunities and how we can help. Contact us to start the conversation.

How joining works

  1. Apply below

    Two minutes. Tell us where you are in the process and the areas you can cover.

  2. A quick call

    Someone from the office rings you within a couple of days to say hello and answer your questions.

  3. Meet and drive

    We see your badge or trainee licence, have a drive together and talk through how we work.

  4. Your first pupils

    You get a login to the instructor portal and we start matching you with learners near you.

Apply to teach with City Side Driving School

Takes about two minutes. We reply within a couple of days, usually by phone.

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