Driving Schools: A Sector That is Hiring!

We all have memories of driving school. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, it largely depends on the instructor.

Any training is fuel for life, and in the case of driving school, it is also an investment in safety, even life. Becoming a driving instructor is not just about preparing students for their driving test. It is primarily an essential profession, driven by passion and the transmission of fundamental values: safety, respect, and responsibility on the road. These values are crucial to protecting not only drivers themselves but also all road users.

In a context of rapidly evolving mobility, integrating electric vehicles, new modes of transportation, and the driving license at 17, trainers play a key role. They support a diverse range of audiences, from young drivers to seniors wishing to update their skills, including professionals seeking to master specific vehicles.

However, the driving instruction and road safety sector is currently facing a strong demand for trainers. Although the ECF Group trains on average one-third of driving instructors, its network shows a shortage of… 1,500 trainers across all vehicle categories! Recognizing the importance of quality training, we are pleased to share their call for new vocations.

Accessible to various profiles, this profession offers opportunities for both young people and those in career transition wishing to contribute to a vital societal issue: road safety. The required training, the Professional Title of Driving and Road Safety Instructor, is available from age 20, with or without prior diploma. Often financed and paid, it allows acquiring the skills necessary to teach with confidence.

Once qualified, the instructor can benefit from attractive and progressive remuneration, as well as a wide range of career advancement opportunities: specialization (two-wheelers, heavy trucks…), managerial management, or even creating a driving school. Choosing this profession means contributing to safer roads for everyone.

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