Volunteer role: SACRE Rep Coordinator

Humanist representation on SACREs (Standing Advisory Councils on Religious Education) in England and SACs (Standing Advisory Councils for Religion, Values and Ethics) in Wales – the bodies that guide local authorities’ religious education provision - is so important to help guarantee a subject and teaching that are both high-quality and fully inclusive of non-religious perspectives. Over 160 of these 173 committees across England and Wales already have a humanist member. We work consistently towards humanist representation on all SACREs/SACs, to fill vacancies where they arise, and to support existing reps in their role.

We need help with maintaining our records of SACREs/SACs and humanist reps, liaising with SACRE/SAC chairs and clerks, publicising the SACRE/SAC rep role, filling vacancies, and supporting existing reps in their role.

The SACRE/SAC Coordinator role offers a great opportunity to make a real difference to humanist representation on these committees and so to shaping inclusive religious education. The Coordinator is part of the Education team, liaising closely with our people working to raise awareness and understanding of humanism.

Take a look at the full role description and person specification (.docx or .pdf) to help you decide whether the role is right for you, and consider what you would get out of the role as well as what you might bring to it.

Whatever your background, or prior experiences, if you’re passionate about inclusive religious education, we’d love to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented among our volunteers; these would include individuals who identify as disabled, LGBT+, or from the global majority.

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