You've done it! You've taken the first important step on your road to a new exciting career.
You're going to receive a call from one of our career advisors who can answer any questions you might have, but in the meantime take a look at our career guide — it's jam packed full of really useful information!
Everyone who joins the My Four Wheels team benefit s from nothing to pay for the first 2 weeks of their franchise, 2 FREE driving school weeks per year thereafter, the ability to earn an extra 2 FREE franchise weeks for good performance and also have the option of either £400 cash back every year or £10 reduced from their fees for franchise contributions.
The below matrix is based on our most popular franchise with a nearly new car, an average lesson rate of £32 and the driving instructor taking a reduced £10 weekly fee for insurance contributions.
| Hours per week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Fees from pupils | +£768 | +£1024 | +£1280 |
| Franchise fees (inc car) | -£210 | -£210 | -£210 |
| Fuel spend | -£65 | -£90 | -£115 |
| Car insurance | -£10 | -£10 | -£10 |
| Weekly income | £483 | £714 | £945 |
| Hours per week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 2 & 3 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Fees from pupils | +£768 | +£1024 | +£1280 |
| Franchise fees | -£190 | -£190 | -£190 |
| Fuel spend | -£65 | -£90 | -£115 |
| Car insurance | -£10 | -£10 | -£10 |
| Weekly income | £503 | £734 | £965 |
Work with us for a year in Cheadle and we start refunding your training costs weekly. Your investment pays itself back.
Qualify and you're guaranteed a role with My Four Wheels in Cheadle. We'll keep your diary full with local learners.
Teach learners in and around Cheadle. No long commutes — spend your time earning, not travelling.
Ready for a career change in Cheadle? Become a driving instructor with My Four Wheels and enjoy flexible hours, great income, and genuine job satisfaction. We provide guaranteed pupils in Cheadle so you can focus on what matters — teaching people a skill for life.
Ever wondered what it's really like to be a driving instructor? In this video, we explore the everyday rewards and long-term benefits of joining the profession - especially when you do it with My Four Wheels in Cheadle.
From financial freedom to personal satisfaction, becoming a driving instructor offers a career that's both fulfilling and flexible.
Earning potential of up to £50,000+ per year
Flexible hours and better work-life balance
Making a real difference in people's lives
Working as part of the UK's most trusted driving school
Nothing quite beats the feeling of teaching someone a new skill for life. As an instructor in Cheadle, you'll make a real difference every day.
Earn between £40k-£50k a year in your first year as a My Four Wheels instructor in Cheadle. With high demand for lessons, your earning potential is excellent.
You set your own diary in Cheadle, meaning you work only the hours you want. Enjoy a genuine work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
There's a record number of learner drivers in Cheadle needing instructors. Over 70% of our instructors have waiting lists — demand has never been higher.
Most of our instructors in Cheadle have more demand than they can fill. With a waiting list of pupils, you'll never worry about quiet periods.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Cheadle develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
Every student in Cheadle is different. Working with a variety of personalities requires an open and adaptable mindset. If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them learn, this career is for you.
Busy roads in Cheadle can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
Every learner in Cheadle progresses differently. The best instructors adapt their teaching style to match each student's needs, whether they're nervous beginners or confident drivers needing fine-tuning.
Not all students in Cheadle learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
You must have held a full UK driving license (or an approved foreign license) for at least three years.
You cannot have been banned from driving in the last five years and should have no more than six penalty points on your licence. This ensures that you are a safe and responsible driver yourself, a key factor when teaching others.
Your training materials arrive quickly — including your study manual, DVSA reference books, and full access to our online Academy platform for learning in Cheadle.
The Academy is available around the clock. Complete interactive modules, watch instructional videos, and take practice exams whenever suits you.
A dedicated Part 1 specialist is assigned to you in Cheadle. They'll track your progress, answer questions, and ensure you're fully prepared.
Pass both the DVSA Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test, proving you have the knowledge foundation to become an instructor in Cheadle.
Part 2 focuses on raising your driving to professional standard. You'll master precision control, forward planning, and defensive techniques on roads around Cheadle.
Our Buddy System gives you 8 hours of in-car practice with a matched trainee in Cheadle. Learning together accelerates progress and builds real confidence.
Between in-car sessions, the Academy provides Part 2-specific tutorials, self-assessment tools, and video demonstrations to reinforce your skills in Cheadle.
Pass the DVSA driving ability test, proving you can drive to the advanced standard expected of a professional instructor in Cheadle.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Cheadle.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Cheadle.
The Academy is your central hub for Part 3 — featuring demonstration videos, lesson plans, assessment guides and live classroom replays.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 test and qualify as a fully approved driving instructor (ADI) in Cheadle.
Once you pass Part 2, you're eligible for a DVSA Trainee Licence. This means you can start earning by teaching real learners in Cheadle right away.
You'll work with real pupils in Cheadle while receiving ongoing guidance from our experienced trainers. It's the best preparation for your Part 3 exam.
Use the Academy and in-car coaching sessions in Cheadle to refine your teaching technique. By the time you sit Part 3, you'll have genuine classroom experience.
Build practical teaching experience, earn real income, and prepare confidently for your final ADI qualification exam in Cheadle.
Ready for a fresh start? Our DVSA-approved training programme is designed to help you become a fully qualified driving instructor in Cheadle - even if you're starting from scratch.
In this video, we walk you through how our industry-leading training works and why so many trainees choose My Four Wheels to launch their new career.
Step-by-step overview of the ADI qualification process
How we support you through Part 1, 2 and 3 of the training
Access to expert trainers and real in-car experience
Guaranteed position upon qualification
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