An example of Potential Earnings
LDC instructors who carry out 36 lessons per week, take 4 weeks off for holidays per year and charge £38 per
hour (lesson prices vary from area to area), could earn the following per week after meeting all business and car
expenses, provided this workload was maintained throughout the year:
| WEEKLY GROSS INCOME |
| 36 lessons at £38 each |
£1,368 |
| Total Income |
£1,368 |
| WEEKLY EXPENDITURE (Including VAT) |
| Franchise/Membership Fee |
£75 |
| Car Rental |
£120 |
| Insurance |
£17 |
| Fuel |
£80 |
| Total Expenditure |
£292 |
| PRE TAX EARNINGS |
£1,076 |
Assuming you delivered 36 hourly lessons on average per week with 4 weeks holiday per year the above would be
equivalent to £50,800 per annum. However, because you are self-employed you will make certain tax savings, which will enable you
to keep more of the money you earn. Also if you choose to buy rather than rent a driving school car your earnings
would potentially increase by a further £3,000 per year.
Naturally, in areas where the lesson rate is higher than the average rate or the type of training given was valued at
a higher rate, potential earnings would correspondingly be much greater.
Jynny
When I decided to try and become a driving instructor I had a look at the larger driving schools websites and what they had to offer. I was not only looking at the cost but what I would get in return for my outlay both in the way of pre-qualification training and post qualification support. I am glad that I decided to train with LDC as apart from being very professional in the way the course was presented and structured, I also felt that I was treated on an individual basis and not just a number. All through my training, I felt that I was important to the company and they offered good support when needed. After qualifying, I am pleased that I decided to join the franchise as it really helped get my business started and the support still continues.
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Denise
When I decided I wanted to be a Driving Instructor I opted for LDC because right from the first interview I was made to feel welcome. Not only would I receive first class training but I could also become a franchisee in a nationally recognised network. Most of all, I wanted to be my own boss but at the same time have the backup of a successful team.
The learning materials provided by LDC were easy to use and, as a working mum, the flexibility of home study was ideal. The option of regular practical training sessions during Parts 2 and 3 fitted well with my other commitments and allowed me to prepare for lessons and consolidate on what I had learned. Extra in-car tuition was available when I needed it (for re-takes!) at no extra cost, making the training package very good value for money.
Thank you LDC
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Cath
When I began to think about starting a family I realised that a Monday to Friday 9-5 office job wasn't the best option when it came to childcare (and I was bored with being stuck in an office as well!) so started looking into changing career - something with more flexible hours was what I wanted. That's when I came across being a driving instructor and training with LDC was my best move.
Training to be a driving instructor is hard work (I nearly had a heart attack when the training box turned up - it was huge!) but the LDC package is done in a way that makes it fun! I remember reading some of the theory notes and the way it's written there are comments in that are exactly the thoughts that go through your mind - I lost count of the number of times I burst out laughing because it was "so true". The part 2 and 3 training was great too. I'll never forget some of the examples of possible pupil behaviour that my trainer Les came up with - "dodge the kangaroos" was the best!!
The support both during the training and once you've qualified is fabulous - the induction course has loads of information to take in but you'll have a great laugh with some of Bob's stories! Everyone is so friendly and helpful - you feel like part of the family. Even though you're running your own business, you don't feel as if you're on your own at all so you have the best of both worlds.
Now I've given my first few lessons, being a driving instructor is even better than I thought it would be. I wish I'd done it sooner.
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