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 Hedge End, 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 Hedge End.
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
Teach in the part of Hedge End you know best. We match you with local pupils so you're always on familiar roads in your own community.
Nothing quite beats the feeling of teaching someone a new skill for life. As an instructor in Hedge End, you'll make a real difference every day.
Choose from a fantastic range of cars in Hedge End, all supplied with dual controls. No need to use your own vehicle — we provide everything you need to teach.
Our fleet in Hedge End includes modern, well-maintained vehicles that learners love. You'll teach in a car that's comfortable, safe, and makes a great impression.
Earn between £40k-£50k a year in your first year as a My Four Wheels instructor in Hedge End. With high demand for lessons, your earning potential is excellent.
Work with My Four Wheels in Hedge End for one year and we start refunding your training fees on a weekly basis — up to year 3. Your investment pays itself back.
As a driving instructor in Hedge End, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Hedge End. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
Every learner in Hedge End 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 Hedge End 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.
Students in Hedge End 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.
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 Hedge End trainees study for Part 1.
Study from home in Hedge End 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 Hedge End.
Successfully pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests — the first milestone towards your ADI qualification in Hedge End.
Part 2 focuses on raising your driving to professional standard. You'll master precision control, forward planning, and defensive techniques on roads around Hedge End.
Our Buddy System gives you 8 hours of in-car practice with a matched trainee in Hedge End. 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 Hedge End.
Pass the DVSA driving ability test, proving you can drive to the advanced standard expected of a professional instructor in Hedge End.
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 Hedge End.
Practise teaching real driving skills under expert supervision in Hedge End. 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 Hedge End instructor.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 exam and become a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor, ready to teach in Hedge End and beyond.
A trainee licence lets you start earning in Hedge End 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 Hedge End, 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 Hedge End — video resources, lesson plans, and progress tracking to support your development.
Transition from trainee to confident instructor, earning income in Hedge End 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 Hedge End - 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 Hedge End with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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