Children's Martial Arts Instructors (BRISTOL, UK)
Are you a qualified martial arts instructor looking for work in the children's club sector? Do you have experience working with groups of young people?
We're looking for an outstanding instructor to join our martial arts club in Bristol, City Gongfu KIDS on a long term basis. There will be opportunities to teach at our headquarters in Clifton/Redland and in other areas of Bristol, in schools and at our holiday clubs and workshops. If you are looking for a career with us, please get in touch. If you are only available on a short term basis, please do not apply.
We will prioritize instructors who can teach Taekwondo, Judo, Wing Chun, BJJ or MMA. If you have other skills you can teach, please let us know about this as you may be able to get involved with other kids club activities through Thrive KIDS.
Teaching activity clubs offers unrivalled work life balance opportunities and flexibility in addition to strong career prospects and high potential earnings. We are looking for dynamic, creative, fun and engaging instructors with outstanding interpersonal skills. Proven experience of teaching and/or coaching will be an advantage and NQTs & supply teachers are very welcome to apply.
Instructors will be required to plan and run their sessions on a weekly basis and support will be provided as required. Hours will likely start from 5 hours per week but could increase over time. Pay will also increase over time (see below).
Pay ranges (based on 3 hours per week / 4 sessions per month for example):
Instructor: £360 Per Month (Year 1-2)
Senior Instructor: £540 Per Month (Year 2-3)
Lead instructor: £720 Per Month (Year 3-4)
Days/Times: various (weekday evenings and weekend mornings)
Essential:
* Fun and friendly personality! You must be great with kids :)
* Punctual and reliable
* Enhanced DBS
* Instructor's insurance (can be supported)
* Relevant qualifications and experience
* UK based (local - Bristol area only)
* Excellent English language
* Ability to travel between sites
Desirable:
* First Aider Cert (can be supported)
* Child Safeguarding Training (can be supported)
* Vehicle for travel
Apologies but we will only be able to respond to your application if you meet the essential requirements above. Non-UK applications will not be accepted unless it is clearly stated that the applicant will be residing in the Bristol area before the likely start date (below).
Priority will be given to applications with a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. We really want to know why you want this role and if you can commit long term to building the club.
Travel & Subsistence and any associated costs are the responsibility of instructors. We only cover set session times in the fees.
Please accept our apologies if we are unable to respond to your application. This will likely be if you do not meet one or more of the essential requirements.
City Gongfu KIDS / Thrive KIDS
Start date: September 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £30.00-£60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
Application question(s):
- Do you want a career teaching kids martial art? If so, please apply.
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
