British Transport Police
Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Police Driving Instructor
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Job Introduction
Start Your Journey with the British Transport Police (BTP)
Join a Team Where Your Voice and Values Matter
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Police Constable to join Learning and Development as a Police Driving Instructor on a permanent basis.
BTP police and protect 10,000 miles of track and 3,000 railway stations every day – a network that is at the heart of Britain’s community, commerce and industry. Join us and you’ll be providing specialist policing to a unique community in a unique environment, dealing with rewarding challenges that you won’t find in any other Force.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver driver training to operational police officers and police staff within the Force to comply with National Police Driving Standards in compliance with College of Policing APP, NPCC guidance and legislation
- Ensure the individual courses attendees needs are fully met
- Achieve relevant occupational and operational standards
Why Join BTP?
We believe a supportive workplace is key to success. That’s why we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
- A strong focus on wellbeing, mental health support, and inclusive leadership
- Real opportunities to progress through diverse career pathways
- Family-friendly policies and a culture that understands life beyond work
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Initial Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- A current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI
- Substantive in rank
- Have completed probation (if transferee)
- Apply within 12 months of leaving and have been substantive in rank (if re-joiner)
- Have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years
- Free from live misconduct warnings or performance issues
- Not under current investigation by another force
- Free from active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs, or bankruptcy
- Not dismissed from another force
- Not declined vetting at another Force within 2 years
Role Specific Eligibility Criteria
Must hold:
- A College of Policing Advanced Car Permit
- A College of Policing Police Driving Instructor or Police Driver Trainer permit
- A Level 4 CET, or TEP modules 1-3
- A1 Assessor / CAVA or TEP module 5
- Operational Competence and experience in I.P.P/HOSTYDS and/or TPAC
Desirable:
- DVLA ADI and hold C1/D1 entitlements & DVSA ADI
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 9th August
Want to Learn More?
Email us at recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk with any questions.
You’ve already made a difference. Come do it again, with a team that values every part of who you are - Apply now and help us keep Britain moving safely.
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Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.
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