Driving Instructor S2

Job overview

As part of our commitment to Outstanding Education in Driver Training, we are looking to recruit Driving Instructors (Educators) to our exceptional dynamic Driver Training Team.

Position: Permanent

Location: Trustwide

Driver Education & Training is delivered across all five geographical areas of NWAS which the post holder will be expected to cover as required:

• Cumbria
• Lancashire
• Merseyside
• Cheshire
• Greater Manchester

Band: Band 6 (fully qualified) plus 9% Recruitment and Retention

Training and development will be provided where a suitable ambulance driving instructor qualification for ambulance is not already held. In this case individuals will be on a training contract of employment under Annex 21 A4C T&C 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate. Training must take no longer than 2 years to complete.

Professional discussion date and recruitment drive: Stage 1: Driving Assessment and a separate in vehicle lesson delivery followed by a Professional Discussion – week commencing 9th March 2026.

Are you ready to join our exceptional driver training team at NWAS then we would like to hear from you. We are looking to recruit L4 DERADI qualified driving instructors who will undertake a development program to become fully qualified as an Emergency Response Ambulance Driving Instructor. Successful applicants will be responsible for the delivery of driver education and training across all regions of the North West Ambulance Service.

Main duties of the job

The unique role will require the successful applicants to deliver driver education and training, including High Speed Driving Regulations check tests, Emergency Response Driving, Rapid Response Vehicle and Patent Transport Service driver training (when Approved Driving Instructor qualified) across all respective areas. It is expected that for effective delivery, the role will include some work activity outside of normal working hours. The role will also include supporting the delivery of all types of driver training and assessment within the education and training field, from new staff inductions to external training.

Applications are invited from candidates that meet either of the following criteria.

• Existing emergency response driving instructors from a statutory service, who may, or may not, hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification.
• Existing emergency response driving instructors from a statutory service, who may, or may not, hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification.
• Existing emergency response driving instructors from a statutory service, who may, or may not, hold a valid DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualification.

• Candidates who hold the L4 DERADI qualification, a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor qualification would be desirable though not essential as training would be provided.

Candidates must possess a recognised training/teaching qualification. Certificate in Education & Training (CET) or equivalent e.g. Cert. Ed/CTTLS and a Certificate in Assessing Vocational Assessment (CAVA) or equivalent e.g. D32 & D33 or A1.

Applicants must possess a valid and current UK driving licence including C1 entitlement, for a minimum of 3 years; a maximum of 3 penalty points is permitted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication and organisational skills. Individuals must also be willing to take a flexible approach to their work patterns to meet training demands. During the development to qualify as a driving instructor there is a possibility that you will attend courses which may require travel or overnight stays on occasion.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.