Apply As Instructor

Join Our Team

We Are Looking for Instructors in Derbyshire

We urgently require full-time and part-time driving instructors throughout the Derbyshire area.

We are one of the fastest growing driving schools in the UK. Here are just a few of the benefits of working with us at A Star Auto & Manual Driving School:

No experience necessary – we provide the training to help you achieve your ADI licence.
Guaranteed pupil scheme, with potential earnings of around £37,000 per year after expenses.
Work when you want – flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
Brand new car provided for your instruction work.

As long as you have held a full UK driver’s licence for at least 3½ years, have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years, and have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence, you may be eligible.

Ready to Get Started?

For more information about becoming an instructor with A Star Auto & Manual, please get in touch with our team.

We will explain the process, answer your questions, and guide you through the next steps.

No online application form or login required – simply reach out via our contact page.

How to Become a Teacher

Steps to Becoming a Driving Instructor

We support you at every stage of your journey to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

Working with the DVSA

First, you will need to apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). As part of this, you will provide details about your current driving licence, including any driving offences, and obtain a criminal records disclosure number.

You can submit your application to become an ADI through the official GOV.UK service. Once your application is in progress, our team can help you understand the training and tests involved.

Being an Approved Driving Instructor can be a highly rewarding career. You will be helping people learn an essential skill for life and gain independence and confidence on the road.

Next Steps

Become an Instructor

Talk to us about the ADI route and how our training can support your development.

Instructor Guidelines

We will walk you through professional standards, DVSA rules and our own quality approach.

Start with Courses

Begin structured training designed to prepare you for the ADI tests and real lessons.

Speak to Our Team

Is This for You?

What Makes a Great Instructor

The role involves working with all kinds of people, from nervous first-time learners to more confident drivers honing specific skills.

To thrive as a driving instructor, you should have strong people skills and be comfortable building rapport with learners from different backgrounds.

Patience and understanding when supporting nervous learners.
A thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of driving.
The ability to teach clearly and adapt to different learning styles.
Awareness of changes to driving test regulations and best practice.
Good business sense to manage your time, pupils and income.

Working Hours & Lifestyle

Learner drivers often want to fit their lessons around school, college or work. That means you may sometimes need to work early mornings, evenings or weekends to suit their needs.

In return, you gain flexibility and control over your own schedule, with the ability to choose when and how much you work.

If you are motivated, organised and enjoy helping others, becoming a driving instructor with A Star Auto & Manual could be an excellent long-term career move.