It's a fact! There are now more cars on the roads than ever before. And the numbers are increasing. So are the numbers of people who need to learn to drive them. With driving regulations becoming ever more complicated and driving tests more complex and difficult to pass, there is a continuous demand for qualified driving instructors and the role is becoming more varied.
This demand could present you with the opportunity to begin a new career as an ADI, (Approved Driving Instructor), and to start your own business or work on a franchise basis for an established driving school.
Driving instruction is not only financially rewarding, it offers a number of employment options. Whether it be in full or part-time employment, self-employment or as a franchise holder, working as an ADI provides independence, flexible working hours and above all, a degree of security that most other careers cannot offer. It also provides job satisfaction particularly after your pupils pass their driving test due largely to your ability as an instructor.
If you are becomimg self employed for the first time,you will find it a totally different enviroment to what you are used to.
Being your own boss can be a rewarding experience,to keep the money that you earn through your hard work (and to take days off and holidays when ever you decide with out having to consult with work colleagues is a major benefit).Days off and holidays still need to planned in advance.
You may feel as though you would like to work some evenings or weekends and have a day(s) off in the week,you choose the hours and days that you would like to work.The down side is no sick or holiday pay.
We will give you help and advice to get you started in your new career.
Typical weekly earnings
Based on Kelvin White Driving School Franchise 2008
Lesson fees for 40 hrs @£22/ph £880
Business expenses
Franchise fee to driving school £50
Tuition Vehicle (contract hire) £80
(inclusive of tax,servicing,maint and tyres)
Vehicle Insurance £7
Fuel £1.80 p/h @40 hours £72
Business Income £880
minus expenses £209
Gross profit £671 per week
Annual income (based on 48 weeks) £42,240
Minus expenses £10,520
Gross profit £31,720
Guide to tax liability
Profit £31,720
Minus personal allowance £6035
Taxable income £25,685
£25,685 @ 20% £5,137
National Insurance contributions
Class 2 self employed £120
Class 4 @ 8% of profit £1,620
Total tax and NI contributions £6,877
Annual EARNINGS £24,843
Monthly £2,070
Weekly £477
When taking earnings/wages in to consideration bear in mine that for most people the 2nd largest expense after the mortgage is a vehicle and its running costs. This expense will now be paid for out of the business.
When first quailified these figures will take time to achieve and there will be a transitional period while switching from your current employment.
The figures quoted are based on Kelvin White driving school statistics and our own instructors.
The amount of income will depend on the hours that you decide to work.Some people will work in excess of 40 hours and some choose to work far less depending on life style and personal circumstances.
As in all aspects of self employment no one can guarantee the amount of work available.
These figures are achievable but income will depend on your availability and the hours you are prepared to work.
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