Speakers

Bex Tear is the new Executive Head of Fulham School, coming from Badminton School in Bristol where she was the Head for 10 years. Bex read Chemistry at Exeter University and whilst undertaking volunteering activities there discovered that teaching was her passion. She studied for a PGCE at The Institute of Education, University College London and since then has enjoyed exploring all aspects of education in a range of settings, from Community Schools to Boarding Schools.

Bex's interests are varied, from making the most of the great outdoors to quiet craft activities, Her range of roles, from classroom teacher through pastoral and academic leadership positions and ultimately in Senior Leadership posts, have seen her explore many aspects of school life. Her love of lifelong learning, (MA in Educational Leadership in 2012, qualifying as a Mindfulness teacher in 2016 and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship at The Judge Business School, Cambridge University 2019), fuels her interest and engagement in current educational practice.

In addition, Bex continues to ensure she retains a broad view of education; she has previously held the position of Governor on the Board of several independent schools and was Chair of the Boarding School Association Group and she remains an active ISI Team Inspector.