Driver Training Instructor

Driver Training Instructor

Location:

Devon and Cornwall area

Salary:
Scale F – Starts at £34,662 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £40,383 per annum (37 hours per week)

Vacancy Type:
Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd of June 2026

Type of working arrangement:
Static-Worker – requires work at a specific force premises.

We are welcoming applications for the role of Driver Training Instructor with Dorset Police based at the following location(s):
Other Flexible on location – either HQ Middlemoor, Bodmin or Plymouth (Devonport).

Successful applicants will be required to design and deliver driver training and development interventions to ensure that the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviour of police officers, staff and other members of the force meet the requirements of the force and our communities.

Desirable attributes and skills include previous emergency response driving experience or ADI qualifications.

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership with police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.

• Preparation and delivery of instruction to all levels of police driving courses, in accordance with the College of Policing syllabus and force policy.
• Preparation and instruction in various categories; potential for role to develop into specialist training courses.
• Complete all appropriate course administration.
• Ensure all police officers and staff receive correct training to raise their driving technique to meet force driving standards.
• Ensure all officers and staff drive vehicles to an approved standard.
• Ensure that all officers and staff meet the required standards in accordance with force policy and College Of Policing licensing.
• Test and assess students, deliver any skills coaching or development needed, and advise on training and development issues including internal departmental routes and external qualification routes.
• Ensure that students meet operational standards and can work accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain records for lesson plans, courses, correspondence, reference materials, course content, consistent with departmental requirements.

• Vetting checks
• Reference checks
• Medical assessment
• Qualification review
• Right to Work checks