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 we'll send you at a career brochure in the post 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 |
Over 70% of our instructors in Gateshead have waiting lists. There's never been a better time to join the profession.
Qualify and you're guaranteed a role with My Four Wheels in Gateshead. We'll keep your diary full with local learners.
Work with us for a year in Gateshead and we start refunding your training costs weekly. Your investment pays itself back.
Take control of your career in Gateshead by becoming a driving instructor with My Four Wheels. With earnings of £40k-£50k in your first year, flexible hours, and a guaranteed role, there's never been a better time to join the UK's fastest-growing driving school.
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 Gateshead.
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
You don't need any teaching qualifications to start in Gateshead. We provide all the training you need to become a fully qualified ADI instructor.
There's a record number of learner drivers in Gateshead needing instructors. Over 70% of our instructors have waiting lists — demand has never been higher.
Nothing quite beats the feeling of teaching someone a new skill for life. As an instructor in Gateshead, you'll make a real difference every day.
Complete your training and you're guaranteed a position with My Four Wheels in Gateshead. We even refund your training fees over time.
Most of our instructors in Gateshead have more demand than they can fill. With a waiting list of pupils, you'll never worry about quiet periods.
Choose from a fantastic range of cars in Gateshead, all supplied with dual controls. No need to use your own vehicle — we provide everything you need to teach.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Gateshead develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
Students in Gateshead are counting on you to show up on time and follow through on your commitments. Being dependable is essential for building trust and credibility with your clients.
Not all students in Gateshead learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
As a driving instructor in Gateshead, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Every learner in Gateshead 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.
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 Gateshead.
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 Gateshead. 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 Gateshead.
After Part 1, you'll develop advanced driving skills to reach DVSA instructor standard — precision, planning and professional control on Gateshead roads.
You'll receive 8 hours of in-car training through our tailored Buddy System. We pair you with another trainee who matches your learning style.
The Academy supports your in-car sessions with Part 2 video tutorials, progress tracking and interactive quizzes.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 driving test and demonstrate safe, confident, professional driving ability on Gateshead roads.
Learn to structure lessons, give clear feedback, adapt to different learner needs, and manage on-road risk. These are the core skills for instructing in Gateshead.
Practise teaching real driving skills under expert supervision in Gateshead. Combined with online learning, this intensive programme prepares you thoroughly for the final exam.
The My Four Wheels Academy provides Part 3 video demonstrations, lesson planning tools, and mock assessment scenarios to build your confidence as a Gateshead instructor.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 exam and become a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, ready to teach in Gateshead and beyond.
A trainee licence lets you start earning in Gateshead after Part 2. Teach real pupils, gain confidence, and build your skills ahead of the final qualification step.
Nothing prepares you for Part 3 like actual teaching. In Gateshead, you'll work with a range of learners and develop the adaptability every great instructor needs.
The My Four Wheels Academy stays with you through the trainee stage in Gateshead — video resources, lesson plans, and progress tracking to support your development.
Transition from trainee to confident instructor, earning income in Gateshead while building the real-world skills that make Part 3 feel natural.
Ready for a fresh start? Our DVSA-approved training programme is designed to help you become a fully qualified driving instructor in Gateshead - 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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