Instructor Training with Catz-eye.com

So you have nerves of steel and are happy with complete strangers taking your life in their hands and driving your pride and joy?. OK, you're either mad, have a death wish, or assuming both you really do want to become a driving Instructor.

Contrary to recent TV, Newspaper and Radio advertising, becoming an Approved Driving Instructor has never been more difficult. Every which way you turn there are promises of earnings exceeding £30,000 per year, a company car, lots of free time and a constant stream of eager new drivers to fill your time with a stress free easy income. Sounds to good to be true? That's because it is!. .

The decision to become a Driving Instructor is not to be taken lightly but for those who take the plunge the rewards are there and a fulfilling future awaits.

The objective of this section is to inform you of what is happening in the industry, answer the most frequently asked questions, highlight the pitfalls, ensure that this is the right career for you and give you accurate figures of training costs and the 'actual earnings' you can expect, it will also let you see how Catz-eye.com can make your decision to become an Instructor both rewarding and profitable.

What Catz-eye.com offer

Study at your own pace

The Catz-eye.com Professional Driver Education approach and format has been developed to allow you, the "Individual" to work at your own pace and ability >>>

Train Full or Part time

You decide what suits your personal life best and choose the learning method to match

Pay as you go

The ability to 'pay as you go' reduces the initial outlay required by other companies. We were the 'First' local training company to launch this scheme and as a result, most of our custom is on recommendation. Details can be found on our instructors Prices page.

One to One Training in each Part of the Syllabus

You have the full and dedicated attention of the same instructor every step of the way. This ensures your training is tailored to your requirements and minimises costs by eliminating repetition, improves your training and allows smooth progress to your final qualification

Work Part or Full Time on a Trainee Licence*

The Trainee Licence allows you to work gaining valuable experience with pupils. The licence is valid for a period of 6 months following the initial training period and is beneficial in developing your own attitude and approach towards your pupil's, strengthens your teaching confidence and ability. In most cases you can recuperate all expenses during this period.

Be Self Employed

Be your own boss, work your own hours, work around your own family commitments

Franchise Options available**

Franchise options are also available with Catz-eye.com. We offer competitive rates as well as full back up and support and have options available to both our own trained instructors, or qualified instructors looking for additional security. This option is subject to availability and you should Contact us for more details. We can also act on your behalf to secure a position elsewhere.

Turn over in excess of £30K per annum***

Some instructor training companies quote figures far in excess of this and would have you beleive that this woudl be your take home pay. We are more realistic and like to think our instructors prefer quality over quantity. We will also help you budget and forecast your income.

Business start up advice

Catz-eye.com will assist you with your business plan and guide you towards government grants and benefits that you may also qualify for.

Bookkeeping & Tax Returns

These can be daunting if you have not used these methods before. We will supply bookkeeping advice, training and will assist with your annual self assessment tax returns.

Guaranteed position upon qualification

Upon qualification as a driving instructor, whether you decide to start out on your own, join us or work using another franchise option, your choices and the possibilities are endless.

Want to know more?

*When we endorse a Trainee Licence holder. This is subject to availability and this option may not be suitable for everyone.

**Instructors wishing to join our franchise must undergo the same strict security checks we make for all our instructors. You will also need to take our assessment's to ensure you meet our own high standards before being accepted.

***Based on a 32hr week @ £20 per hour for 48weeks. All expenses are then deducted from this figure.

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