Turn your teaching ambitions into practical skills
Driving instructor training in Mansfield.
Considering a career helping people learn? Or already training and looking for clearer guidance? Work with Jon Shaw to develop your driving and instructional skills through one-to-one training for people based in Mansfield and the surrounding area.
Grade A instructor · ORDIT-registered trainer
From preparation to lesson delivery.
Identify your starting point and work towards your next goal.
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Prepare
Understand the qualification
Explore what’s involved before committing.
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Practise
Develop your driving standard
Work on the decisions behind effective driving.
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Apply
Learn to support your pupils
Plan lessons and respond to individual learning needs.
Make an informed training choice
Look beyond the sales pitch. Understand your investment.
If you’ve been comparing driving instructor training in Mansfield, you may have seen very different prices and promises. Before deciding, establish who will train you, how much practical tuition you’ll receive and what commitments come with the offer.
Straight answers. Honest advice.
Honesty and integrity guide how we work. We’ll discuss the demands of qualifying, explain our training arrangements and make the costs clear. You’re welcome to ask questions and consider your choices before making a commitment.
Choose training that supports your career ambitions.
A career as a qualified instructor offers good earning potential, alongside the responsibility of helping people become safe drivers. Your training needs to prepare you for both qualification and the job itself. An inexpensive package offers little value if gaps in preparation lead to substantial extra costs or leave you unable to reach your goal.
Speak to the person teaching you
Your trainer is Jon Shaw, a Grade A instructor and ORDIT-registered trainer. Discuss your background, ambitions and training needs directly with him before choosing your programme.
Check the practical training allocation
Our full programme includes 10 hours of one-to-one Part 2 training and 40 hours of Part 3 training, plus theory app support. Additional expenses and further training rates are explained below.
Ask what happens when you need help
Training should help you understand your strengths and what needs more work. We’ll review your progress, explain feedback and discuss further support if you need it, including during a trainee licence.
Assess the business figures carefully
Advertised lesson revenue needs to be considered alongside expenses and time spent travelling or running your business. Earnings depend on your circumstances; a headline figure is not a guaranteed income.
Allow for development and test availability
Your readiness depends on the skills you develop, not simply completing a set number of hours. DVSA test delays can affect your plans too. We’ll help you plan without promising a pass or a completion date.
Decide how you’ll work after qualifying
Training with us doesn’t oblige you to join or remain with us afterwards. If working independently is your aim, we can explain the support available for taking that next step.
A training discount can come with a longer commitment.
If an offer is linked to a franchise, read the minimum term, recurring fees and conditions for leaving. Work out the overall cost and what you would owe if your circumstances changed. A lengthy commitment may be costly and difficult to exit.
Our course has no franchise tie-in and no requirement to stay after qualification. We’ll explain the training and payment arrangements before you proceed.
Unsure about training you’ve already received? Share your current stage and any assessment feedback. We can discuss whether focused support would help you move forward.
Discuss your questionsYour course, clearly explained
Practical training. Transparent course costs.
For trainees based in Mansfield, our full programme provides theory app support, 10 hours of Part 2 training and 40 hours of Part 3 training. Practical tuition is one-to-one, with sessions arranged by agreement.
Single payment
£2,250
Pay upfront for the full programme described here.
Instalment option
4 × £565
Total payable: £2,260. We’ll agree the payment schedule before your training starts.
An agreed training allocation with clear rates for further support. No obligation to join a franchise or work with us after qualifying.
What your programme includes
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Theory preparation — app support Support through an app as you prepare for the Part 1 theory stage.
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Part 2 — 10 training hours Develop your driving standard through individual practical tuition and feedback.
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Part 3 — 40 training hours Develop your approach to planning lessons, managing risk and supporting pupil learning.
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Car use during Part 3 training The trainer’s car is provided for your included Part 3 training sessions.
Pay-as-you-go development
Support on a trainee licence: £45 per hour. Available separately if you take this route, with sessions agreed around your development needs.
Part 3 training beyond 40 hours: £45 per hour. Additional sessions are available if further work is needed after your included allocation.
DVSA fees to budget for
The following are separate from your course and payable to DVSA.
- Part 1 — theory test
- £81
- Part 2 — driving ability test
- £111
- Part 3 — instructional ability test
- £111
- Trainee driving instructor licence If you choose this option and meet the requirements.
- £140
- First ADI registration For joining the register once qualified.
- £300
One attempt at each of the three tests totals £303. Retakes require payment of the relevant fee again.
Fees checked October 2026. Check the latest DVSA fees .
Study resources and vehicle use
Any study materials beyond the provided app support are purchased separately. These resources can remain useful in your teaching after qualification.
Your own suitable car would normally be used for Part 2 training and the Part 2 and Part 3 tests. Trainer-car hire for these is £40 per hour, subject to prior agreement and availability.
A practical plan for changing careers
Keep your commitments. Make room for your ambitions.
You may be exploring instructor training while still working, caring for family or managing other commitments. Tell us your availability and where you’re travelling from in Mansfield or nearby. We’ll discuss a workable pattern of training and suitable meeting arrangements.
Flexible sessions now. Freedom to choose how you work once qualified.
Discuss your availabilityAgree a manageable training routine
Session length and frequency are discussed with you, subject to availability. Five-hour training days aren’t a requirement. We’ll consider what you’re working on and the time you can realistically set aside.
Qualify without a franchise obligation
There is no tie-in contract requiring you to join us or remain with us after qualification. Your training choice leaves you free to decide the working arrangements that suit your future.
Plan for working independently
If you want to establish your own instructor business, we have support available for that transition. Ask about the options during your training so you can consider your next steps before qualifying.
Know who you’re training with
Learn from experience. Develop through clear feedback.
Your trainer, Jon Shaw, combines a background in learner-driver instruction with qualifications in education and assessment. As a Grade A instructor and ORDIT-registered trainer, he helps trainees connect driving knowledge with the practical skills of teaching.
Thousands of learner driving-test passes form part of that experience. During your training, the focus is on understanding pupil needs, recognising what is happening in a lesson and choosing a useful response.
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ORDIT-registered instructor trainer
Listed on the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training.
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Grade A instructor and Fleet registered
Experience supporting both learner drivers and drivers who already hold a licence.
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Diploma in Driver Education
A professional qualification underpinning his approach to driver development.
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Awards in Education and Training and QCF assessment
Qualifications supporting the explanation, development and assessment of practical skills.
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DIAmond Elite Driver pass
Further achievement demonstrating advanced driving ability.
Set realistic expectations
Progress at a workable pace. Plan beyond your sessions.
When considering instructor training in Mansfield, think about the time you can give to preparation between sessions as well as attending the training itself. Your experience, practice and developing skills all influence when you’re ready for assessment.
Completing your included hours doesn’t automatically mean you’re test-ready. We’ll review your progress and discuss any further development you need.
Tell us about existing test bookings and relevant qualification or trainee-licence deadlines at the outset. This helps us agree priorities and consider how your training fits the time available.
Feedback on Jon’s instructor training
From training sessions to confident lesson delivery.
Choosing a trainer involves more than comparing course descriptions. Yasir’s feedback describes how structured Part 3 training helped him develop his teaching before taking the assessment.
Read more instructor-training reviews on YellJon has been an excellent ADI Part 3 trainer. His input has been viable in learning the skills required to pass the exam.
The training was well structured and easy to follow with sessions linked to DVSA standards. I felt much more confident delivering lessons even before passing the exam. I passed the Part 3 in my first attempt and will highly recommend training with Jonathan to become a driving instructor.
Mansfield and the surrounding area
Based nearby? Let’s discuss where to meet.
You can enquire from Mansfield itself or a neighbouring community. Tell us your postcode, how far you’re able to travel and your preferred training times so we can discuss suitable arrangements.
- Mansfield
- Mansfield Woodhouse
- Forest Town
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Meeting points are agreed before sessions. The location used for practical training depends on the skills being developed; it does not guarantee a particular DVSA test centre or appointment.
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Instructor training in Nottingham
View our Nottingham page if that area is more convenient for your training enquiries.
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Instructor training in Worksop
Explore the Worksop page if you’re based further north or would prefer to discuss arrangements there.
Planning instructor training in Mansfield
Check the details. Choose your next step.
These answers cover the course allocation, further support and meeting arrangements. You can also contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.
How much practical training does the course include?
The full programme includes 10 hours of one-to-one Part 2 training and 40 hours of Part 3 training, along with theory app support. Other study materials are purchased separately.
Can I arrange sessions around work or family commitments?
We’ll discuss the days, times and session lengths that could work for you, subject to availability. There is no requirement to attend five-hour days. Include your availability when you enquire.
Where will we meet for training?
A suitable meeting point is agreed before your sessions. Tell us where you’re based in Mansfield or nearby and how far you can travel. Practical training locations depend on the purpose of the session.
What if I need more than 40 hours of Part 3 training?
Additional Part 3 training is available at £45 per hour on a pay-as-you-go basis. We’ll discuss your progress and any further development needed beyond your included hours.
Is support available while I’m on a trainee licence?
Yes. Trainee-licence support is available separately at £45 per hour, paid as you go. We’ll discuss suitable support if you choose that route.
Can I approach you after training with another provider?
Yes. Share your training history, current stage and any assessment feedback. We can discuss PDI rescue training or standalone Part 3 support according to your needs.
Do I have to stay with Town & City after qualifying?
No. There is no franchise tie-in or requirement to remain with us after qualification. You can choose your own working arrangements and ask about the support available for an independent start.
Instructor training in Mansfield
Tell us where you’d like your training to take you.
Starting a new career or looking for help with your next assessment? Share your current experience, location and availability. We’ll discuss the training options and answer your questions before you decide.