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 |
Start your journey to becoming a driving instructor in Portobello. My Four Wheels offers comprehensive training and ongoing support for instructors serving Portobello and surrounding areas. Our structured 24-30 weeks programme ensures you have all the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this rewarding career.
Our Portobello training uses the latest DVSA standards and teaching techniques. You'll learn evidence-based methods that produce confident, safe drivers.
Beyond teaching skills, we help you succeed as a business in Portobello. From marketing to admin systems, we provide the tools you need to thrive.
No teaching background needed to train in Portobello. Most of our successful instructors came from completely different careers and found their calling here.
Start earning in Portobello before you fully qualify. After passing Part 2, apply for a trainee licence and teach real pupils while completing Part 3.
Our unique Buddy System pairs you with another trainee for in-car practice in Portobello. Learn together, support each other, and build confidence faster.
Train at your own pace around your current commitments in Portobello. Our part-time and intensive training options let you qualify while maintaining your existing job.
Every learner in Portobello 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.
As a driving instructor in Portobello, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Busy roads in Portobello can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
Students in Portobello 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.
Spotting small errors early helps learners in Portobello develop good habits from the start. Your keen eye for detail ensures students learn to drive safely and correctly.
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.
Your training materials arrive quickly — including your study manual, DVSA reference books, and full access to our online Academy platform for learning in Portobello.
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 Portobello. 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 Portobello.
After Part 1, you'll develop advanced driving skills to reach DVSA instructor standard — precision, planning and professional control on Portobello 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 Portobello roads.
Part 3 transforms you from a skilled driver into an effective instructor. Learn lesson planning, risk management, and student assessment for teaching in Portobello.
You'll complete 20 hours of in-car teaching practice in Portobello 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 Portobello.
Pass the DVSA instructional ability test and earn your full ADI qualification, ready to start your teaching career in Portobello.
Once you pass Part 2, you're eligible for a DVSA Trainee Licence. This means you can start earning by teaching real learners in Portobello right away.
You'll work with real pupils in Portobello 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 Portobello 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 Portobello.
Book quality driving lessons in Portobello with DVSA-approved instructors. Flexible times and competitive prices.
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