Driving Instructor

To train and assess Police Officers and Staff in Police driving techniques, to raise the student’s skill and ability from that of the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency to a higher level of competence.

Police Scotland requires high standards of driving from the drivers within the organisation and we are seeking enthusiastic and experienced driving instructors to train and assess our officers and staff.

The primary role of a Police Scotland driving instructor is to instruct Police Officers and Police Staff in practical driving techniques and emergency response driving, including providing practical demonstrations and teaching a uniform system of car control (based on Roadcraft Manual).

You will have responsibility for assessing student performance using a range of methods and evidence, writing formal student assessments and other reports, providing counselling and agreeing action plans where required.

You will have responsibility for the daily care, maintenance and cleanliness of all vehicles used by the department and where appropriate, the transportation of vehicles to and from training areas and vehicle workshops.

We will also expect you to assist in preparing, reviewing and updating training materials in relation to existing or projected training courses to ensure delivery and content remains current. You will undertake course administration functions including the facilitation of training programmes.

You will hold a full DVSA category B driving licence and possess previous training and experience in emergency response driving instruction.

Primacy will be given to those with experience as an “Advanced” Police Driving Instructor, and who can work from the Scottish Police College, (Tulliallan), however consideration may be given to suitably qualified applicants in delivering “Standard” level instruction from various locations across Scotland. Please state on your application form your ability to work at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan, and where this is not possible your preferred home division.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 2799

Applications close at 12pm on the 23rd September 2024