Driving Instructor

Driving Instructor
Tiverton, Devon
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Based on 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.
We are now looking for a Driving Instructor to join our team on a full-time basis for a 12 month fixed term contract. This is year-round role with flexibility over hours and days worked to accommodate pupil and test availability.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,000 per annum plus bonuses
- 6 weeks’ paid holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Meals when kitchen is in operation
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent on-site sports facilities including gym, swimming pool, tennis
courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
- Free staff parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced and qualified Approved Driving Instructor to join our wonderful school.
You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people by providing essential driving skills that promote independence and safety on the road, contributing to their overall development and future success.
What’s more, you’ll be able to benefit from flexibility over hours and days worked, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
So, if you want to help us make a lasting impact on our students’ lives, then apply today!
The Role
As a Driving Instructor, you will provide driving lessons to our pupils who are aged 17 and over.
Undertaking all aspects of driver training, you will prepare our 6th form students for their driving tests.
You will also liaise with the Estates Manager to maintain vehicle safety checks, servicing, MOTs and maintenance logs and action repair work.
Additionally, you will:
- Co-ordinate pupils’ driving tests
- Ensure the vehicle is maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition
- Monitor vehicle fuel consumption and refuel
- Ensure vehicle safety checks are undertaken
About You
To be considered as a Driving Instructor, you will need:
- An Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification
- Experience working as an Approved Driving Instructor
- Less than six points on your licence
Please note, due to insurance, candidates must be at least 21 years old and have had a UK driving licence for at least three years.
The closing date for this role is 3rd July 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Driving Teacher, Student Driving Instructor, School Driving Instructor, Driving Coach, or Driving Trainer.
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