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Looking for a new challenge? Or the chance to be your own boss? Join over 13,000 people who have become a driving instructor with RED, and unlock a rewarding new career with real earning potential.
Free yourself from desk jobs or manual labour. Earn from the comfort of your car.
Control your own hours and make time for everything that is important to you.
Build a career with long-term prospects, rooted in highly sought-after expertise.
Open up real opportunities for students and their future.
Our course delivers more in-car training than nearly any other provider, and it’s always 1-to-1.
We consistently outperform the national DVSA at every stage of the ADI course. So while other courses may look cheaper, training with RED likely means fewer resits, means less delay and less overall cost.
Joining the most recognised driver training provider in the UK means there’ll always be demand for you, and opportunity for lessons and earnings.
We schedule 1-to-1 in-car training at a time that works for you. And, with over 100 RED Accredited expert trainers across the country, we’ll aim to deliver them in a location that’s easily accessible.
Cut the time to qualifying by up to 12 weeks with our Fast Track option based out of our Donington Training centre.
During the third part of your qualification you can start teaching real students with RED. This is chosen by the majority of our trainees.
Learn more about why RED is the right choice for your approved DI training.
Learn more about the process to become a driving instructor
Learn about why choosing a career as a driving instructor might be the right path for you
Are you over 21 and held a clean licence for at least 3 years? If so, complete a DBS check to get on the DVSA register.
A two part test covering multiple choice theory and video-based Hazard Perception. Get access to 24/7 learning materials and interactive content to help you pass both elements, and contact our experienced HQ team for advice whenever you need it.
Prove you have the driving skills to teach by example. You’ll have 1-to-1 in-car training with a RED Accredited trainer, and we align this with your test date to give you the best chance of success.
Deliver a real lesson and show you’ve got the skills to instruct. We’ll give you 24 hours of 1-to-1 training as standard, as well live webinars, comprehensive learning materials, and constant back office support.
After part 2 and completing 40 hours of training, you can join as a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI): this is the most popular route taken by our trainees. You’ll gain real-world experience that will help you pass Part 3 and start earning before fully qualifying.
Passed all your tests? If you join RED as a business partner we’ll cover all of your training costs over the first two years on the road.
There’s no fixed timeline for becoming an instructor, so how long it takes is a difficult question to answer. Delays from DBS checks, the DVSA and test waiting times can also make the process longer.
But, with better pass rates in all parts of the qualification course than DVSA reported averages, training with RED means you have a higher chance of success, therefore a better chance of qualifying quicker than other providers. Likewise, we offer a Fast Track option that can cut down the time to qualifying by 10-12 weeks.
You don’t need any prior qualifications to become a driving instructor. You just need to be over 21, have held your licence for at least 3 years, and have less than five penalty points on your licence.
Although they’re not prerequisites to applying, being organised, a good communicator, and willing to take initiative are some of the qualities that will help you succeed.
Training courses vary in price according to which option you choose. Our training course is £2,999 when you pay as you go, and you can save £450 if you choose to pay in full.
There are also further costs associated with the DVSA tests, as well as PDI and ADI license applications. Our dedicated recruitment advisors will guide you through all potential costs so you know what to expect.
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