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head teacher

British

noun

a teacher responsible for running a school

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"He approached school life with curiosity and determination, and his gentle nature and positive spirit left a lasting impression on both staff and pupils alike," head teacher Kelly Brockhurst said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Ofsted scrapped the old single-word judgements for schools in 2024, following the death of head teacher Ruth Perry in January 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Changing policies has not been an exclusively positive experience, and one Anglesey head teacher said enforcing a stricter policy "requires a level of time and emotional energy that's exhausting for staff".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The head teacher had been concerned when the scheme started, that the club could put too much pressure on staff and the funding could be too low.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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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