head teacher
Britishnoun
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Chris Parry, the head teacher of Lewis School in Pengam which closed for two days during the heatwave, said his decision was made to prioritise pupil safety.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Aaron Laws, head teacher at Lacock Primary School, said Parr "obviously got that sense of community and something special" about the village.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Poli says his school had a very "reasonable head teacher" who allowed staff and pupils to be flexible with clothing during heatwaves.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Pupils at a school that has banned smartphones are returning to card games and conversations following the move, according to their head teacher.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 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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