Paid Trainee Driving Instructor Programme – CHESTER-LE-STREET


Company:	GLS
Salary:	from £50,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chester-le-Street
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

START A NEW CAREER AS A DRIVING INSTRUCTOR IN CHESTER-LE-STREET:

GLS Driver Training Limited T/a English School of Motoring are recruiting for a paid trainee driving instructor programme. We provide structured training and support to help suitable candidates progress through the DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification process and move into a self-employed driving instructor career upon qualification, with no upfront training fees

Unlike other driving schools, there are no upfront course fees for the training programme which removes a significant barrier to entry.

(Trainee / Training contract leading to Self-Employed Franchise )

(Hours: Flexible training hours - Part-time to Full-time pathway)

Essential requirements

Applicants must: - Be aged 21 or over. - Hold a full UK driving licence for at least three years. - Have not been disqualified from driving in the last four years. - Have no more than 3 penalty points - Meet DVSA eligibility requirements for becoming an Approved Driving Instructor. - Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. - Be committed to completing the ADI qualification process.

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