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 we'll send you at a career brochure in the post 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 |
No teaching background needed to start in Edinburgh. We provide comprehensive training from day one through to qualification.
Qualify and you're guaranteed a role with My Four Wheels in Edinburgh. We'll keep your diary full with local learners.
First-year earnings for My Four Wheels instructors in Edinburgh. High demand means strong, consistent income.
Ready for a career change in Edinburgh? Become a driving instructor with My Four Wheels and enjoy flexible hours, great income, and genuine job satisfaction. We provide guaranteed pupils in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.
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
You're never alone as an instructor in Edinburgh. Our team provides continuous support, from admin help to teaching advice, throughout your career.
Our fleet in Edinburgh includes modern, well-maintained vehicles that learners love. You'll teach in a car that's comfortable, safe, and makes a great impression.
You set your own diary in Edinburgh, meaning you work only the hours you want. Enjoy a genuine work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
You don't need any teaching qualifications to start in Edinburgh. We provide all the training you need to become a fully qualified ADI instructor.
No long commutes — you'll be teaching learner drivers in your own local area of Edinburgh. Spend more time earning and less time travelling.
Every student in Edinburgh 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.
As a driving instructor in Edinburgh, excellent customer service will help you retain students and build a reputation. This includes being approachable, understanding, and professional.
Every learner in Edinburgh 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.
Busy roads in Edinburgh can be stressful for learners. Your ability to stay calm and reassuring during challenging driving situations will set you apart as an instructor.
Explaining driving concepts clearly is crucial in Edinburgh. You'll need to break down complex manoeuvres into simple steps that learners of all abilities can understand and follow.
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 five penalty points on your license. This ensures that you are a safe and responsible driver yourself, a key factor when teaching others.
We'll send you everything you need — your training manual, key driving-instructor study books, and access to the My Four Wheels Academy online platform.
Log in anytime, 24/7. Work through interactive lessons, watch videos, and take unlimited mock tests until you're confident and ready.
You'll be guided by a dedicated Part 1 specialist who'll answer your questions and help you stay on track.
Pass the DVSA Theory and Hazard Perception tests and build the foundation for your driving instructor career in Edinburgh.
After Part 1, you'll develop advanced driving skills to reach DVSA instructor standard — precision, planning and professional control on Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh roads.
This stage teaches you how to plan lessons, coach learners, give constructive feedback and manage risk during real lessons in Edinburgh.
Complete structured online learning alongside 20 hours of in-car instruction. Practise teaching techniques with live support in Edinburgh.
The Academy is your central hub for Part 3 — featuring demonstration videos, lesson plans, assessment guides and live classroom replays.
Pass the DVSA Part 3 test and qualify as a fully approved driving instructor (ADI) in Edinburgh.
After passing Part 2, apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence. Start teaching real pupils and earning income in Edinburgh while completing Part 3.
Gain invaluable hands-on experience teaching real students in Edinburgh under the support of the My Four Wheels team and trainers.
Continue training through the Academy, combining online learning and in-car coaching to refine your instructional skills before your final exam in Edinburgh.
Gain real teaching experience, start earning sooner, and complete your training with the confidence of a working instructor in Edinburgh.
Ready for a fresh start? Our DVSA-approved training programme is designed to help you become a fully qualified driving instructor in Edinburgh - 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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