Driving Instructor at Jacob Ayoki Driving School Limited

Details:

The obvious goal of the driving instructor is to develop the driving ability of their student in order to make them more confident on the road, or to gain their licence. The responsibilities involved can include:

• Preparing students for emergency situations.
• Informing them about the maintenance of the vehicle.
• Being a guide to the student, answering questions and reacting to situations that will arise on the road.
• Increasing the student’s Highway Code awareness.
• Ensuring that the student is gaining an increased awareness of using the road and the responsibilities that that entails.

Qualifications

SSCE or ND/NCE

Skills required

A driving instructor will need to combine teaching skills with those of driving a car to perfection. The most important skills will include:

• An excellent driving ability.
• The ability to give clear instructions
• The ability to adapt your teaching style to suit each learner
• Excellent driving skills and road safety knowledge
• The ability to react quickly and safely to any problems
• A calm and level head.
• Being able to inspire and create enthusiasm, and to give instructions clearly.
• The ability to react to potentially dangerous situations.
• A high degree of patience for dealing with difficult students and other road users.
• Enthusiasm for the job.
• Must be computer literate

Working conditions

In most cases, the hours will be long and demanding. Early starts and late finishes are common, as the instructor has to accommodate the needs of the student.

Driving instructors are subject to all of the hazards that driving on the road presents, with the added pressure of being responsible for a novice driver.

Experience

• Applicant must have at least 5 years driving experience
• And must have held a driving licence for at least 3 years
• Experience in teaching, training or working with people.