Why becoming a driving instructor might be your next dream job
If you’re seeking a change of direction and considering starting a new career, you’re probably looking for something with longevity, flexibility as well as a decent income.Have you ever considered teaching people how to drive? Working as a driving instructor is a great job for people who love to drive, own their own car and enjoy teaching others about this important life skill.
Keep reading to find out why becoming a driving instructor might just be your next dream job.
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Learning to drive is pretty nerve-wracking. The main skill of a driving instructor is teaching students how to drive a car safely and follow the road rules. But you’ll also be responsible for inspiring confidence, calming nervous drivers, as well as facilitating classroom learning and scoring driving tests. So it’s a great role for those who have a calm, friendly demeanour, enjoy meeting new people and have a passion for teaching.
You’re a great driver
Safety comes first as a driving instructor. So it’s important to have a clean driving record and a full driving licence. You will also need to pass a driving ability and knowledge test, as well as a medical examination, working with children check and police check.
It’s a growing industry
Job site Seek predicts the need for driving instructors will grow by 7% in Australia over the next five years. And with more than 16 Million Australians possessing a driving licence, there will never be a shortage of potential customers. The median driving instructor salary sits at around $65,00, so it’s definitely a stable career prospect. Of course, being self-employed you can set your own hours and rates, so once you gain a solid customer base, you can really increase your profits through word of mouth recommendations.
It’s flexible
Driving instructors are often self-employed and get to be in charge of what, when, where and how often they work. As soon as you have completed your qualification, you can take control of your own work schedule and leave behind the days of having a boss forever.
Once you help your first nervous learner pass their driving test, you’ll be filled with a sense of pride that will make you love the job even more.
Every day is different
Get out from behind a desk and enjoy a career with real diversity. Not only will you welcome people of all ages and from all walks of life into your car, but you can explore different parts of your city every day. If you want to escape peak hour traffic, endless meetings and a never-ending to-do list, becoming a driving instructor is just the ticket you need. Your new desk will be the passenger seat of your car!
Plus, with options to specialise in defensive driving, heavy vehicle instructing, or even motorcycle training down the track, it’s a job with room to grow and upskill.
Find out more about completing a driving instructor qualification in Australia here.
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