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 |
Join over 500 instructors already teaching with My Four Wheels across the UK. In Handsworth Wood, we guarantee you a position, provide a fully equipped car, and keep your diary full with a steady flow of local learners.
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 Handsworth Wood.
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 Handsworth Wood, 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 Handsworth Wood. With high demand for lessons, your earning potential is excellent.
Work with My Four Wheels in Handsworth Wood for one year and we start refunding your training fees on a weekly basis — up to year 3. Your investment pays itself back.
Most of our instructors in Handsworth Wood 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 Handsworth Wood, all supplied with dual controls. No need to use your own vehicle — we provide everything you need to teach.
You set your own diary in Handsworth Wood, meaning you work only the hours you want. Enjoy a genuine work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
A positive, encouraging approach makes a huge difference for learners in Handsworth Wood. Celebrating small wins and maintaining an upbeat attitude helps students build confidence behind the wheel.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Handsworth Wood develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
Every learner in Handsworth Wood 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.
Every student in Handsworth Wood 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.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Handsworth Wood. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
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.
We provide your complete study kit — textbooks, training manual, and unlimited access to the My Four Wheels Academy where Handsworth Wood trainees study for Part 1.
Study from home in Handsworth Wood with our 24/7 platform. Interactive lessons, video content, and mock tests let you prepare at a pace that works around your life.
Your assigned Part 1 specialist knows exactly what the DVSA tests require. They'll keep you focused and confident as you prepare in Handsworth Wood.
Successfully pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests — the first milestone towards your ADI qualification in Handsworth Wood.
You'll refine your driving to DVSA instructor level through structured coaching. This means smooth control, excellent observation, and confident decision-making across Handsworth Wood's roads.
Practise alongside a fellow trainee in Handsworth Wood during 8 hours of paired in-car sessions. Our Buddy System is proven to improve confidence and test readiness.
Track your Part 2 progress, watch driving technique videos, and test yourself with quizzes on the My Four Wheels Academy — available 24/7 to Handsworth Wood trainees.
Pass the DVSA Part 2 exam and prove your driving ability meets the professional standard required to teach in Handsworth Wood.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Handsworth Wood.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Handsworth Wood.
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 Handsworth Wood.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Handsworth Wood while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Handsworth Wood under the support of the My Four Wheels team and trainers.
Continue training through the Academy, combining online learning and in-car coaching to refine your instructional skills before your final exam in Handsworth Wood.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Handsworth Wood.
Ready for a fresh start? Our DVSA-approved training programme is designed to help you become a fully qualified driving instructor in Handsworth Wood - 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
Book quality driving lessons in Handsworth Wood with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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