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head teacher

British  

noun

  1. a teacher responsible for running a school

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Sarah Hopkins, head teacher of Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School said "morale is low, engagement hard to keep and the admin is a huge burden".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

"By removing the constant pull of mobile phones, we're creating space for better concentration, stronger relationships and improved wellbeing," said Dan Rosser, the executive head teacher of Wootton Park Academy Trust.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The design of the school, which already had separate areas for the youngest pupils, "lent itself really well to a pilot", added head teacher Jason Hicks.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A head teacher has said he is worried how schools will be staffed in future due to the ongoing problems recruiting staff.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The head teacher, the boss, the supreme commander of this establishment was a formidable middle-aged lady whose name was Miss Trunchbull.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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