Speakers

Bex Holmes has been Head of School at Northern House Academy (NHA) since its re brokerage into The Gallery Trust in 2020. With over two decades of experience in education, Bex brings a rich and diverse background that spans across teaching, pastoral, and strategic leadership in special education settings. Her journey began in the founding school of the Trust, where she worked as a Teaching Assistant and has since progressed through roles including Pastoral Support Worker, Exams Officer, Pupil Wellbeing Lead, Executive Assistant, and Business Manager.

Bex’s leadership style is deeply rooted in empathy, high expectations, and an unshakeable belief in the potential of every child. At Northern House Academy, she leads on Behaviour, Attendance, and Personal Development, ensuring these pillars align with the school’s core values of Happiness, Positivity, Understanding, Nurture, Consistency, and High Expectations. Her vision is to embed excellence through a holistic approach that balances academic achievement with emotional growth.

Under her leadership, Northern House Academy has transformed into a calm, inclusive, and aspirational environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and empowered. Through targeted development of values-led practice, as well as her commitment to staff coaching and pupil voice, Bex continues to champion a culture of embedded excellence, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.

Bex’s unwavering dedication to reshaping identities, strengthening community trust, and cultivating personalised success pathways makes her an integral leader within The Gallery Trust and a driving force behind Northern House Academy’s outstanding journey of transformation.