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 |
Over 70% of our instructors in Portishead have waiting lists. There's never been a better time to join the profession.
We supply a modern, fully equipped dual-control car for your teaching in Portishead. Insurance and maintenance included.
Work with us for a year in Portishead and we start refunding your training costs weekly. Your investment pays itself back.
Ready for a career change in Portishead? Become a driving instructor with My Four Wheels and enjoy flexible hours, great income, and genuine job satisfaction. We provide guaranteed pupils in Portishead 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 Portishead.
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
There's a record number of learner drivers in Portishead needing instructors. Over 70% of our instructors have waiting lists — demand has never been higher.
No long commutes — you'll be teaching learner drivers in your own local area of Portishead. Spend more time earning and less time travelling.
Complete your training and you're guaranteed a position with My Four Wheels in Portishead. We even refund your training fees over time.
You set your own diary in Portishead, meaning you work only the hours you want. Enjoy a genuine work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
Choose from a fantastic range of cars in Portishead, all supplied with dual controls. No need to use your own vehicle — we provide everything you need to teach.
Busy roads in Portishead can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
Every student in Portishead 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.
Every learner in Portishead 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 Portishead learn at the same pace, and some may find driving stressful. Patience helps you guide them calmly and effectively, providing a positive learning experience.
Being on time for each lesson shows professionalism and respect for your students' time in Portishead. Punctuality is key to creating a smooth and efficient schedule.
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 Portishead.
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 Portishead. 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 Portishead.
Part 2 focuses on raising your driving to professional standard. You'll master precision control, forward planning, and defensive techniques on roads around Portishead.
Our Buddy System gives you 8 hours of in-car practice with a matched trainee in Portishead. 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 Portishead.
Pass the DVSA driving ability test, proving you can drive to the advanced standard expected of a professional instructor in Portishead.
Part 3 transforms you from a skilled driver into an effective instructor. Learn lesson planning, risk management, and student assessment for teaching in Portishead.
You'll complete 20 hours of in-car teaching practice in Portishead alongside structured online modules. This blend ensures you're ready for real-world instruction.
Access lesson plan templates, example teaching videos, and assessment criteria breakdowns through the Academy — everything you need to prepare for Part 3 in Portishead.
Pass the DVSA instructional ability test and earn your full ADI qualification, ready to start your teaching career in Portishead.
A trainee licence lets you start earning in Portishead 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 Portishead, 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 Portishead — video resources, lesson plans, and progress tracking to support your development.
Transition from trainee to confident instructor, earning income in Portishead 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 Portishead - 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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