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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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But head teacher Claire Judd said they went a step further - cooling their feet in water baths and "nipping in and out" of a World War Two German bunker.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Nicola Williams, executive head teacher of Libanus Primary School, confirmed one of the school's pupils was involved in "an accident at a local activity centre last week".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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 next day Herr Seligmann and his wife come to school to meet with the head teacher.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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