head teacher
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
A head teacher has criticised the government's free breakfast club scheme for being too expensive for her school to run.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
The head teacher of a pupil who was killed when a car crashed on to a pitch has praised the local community for supporting each other after her death.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Those with academic inclinations took extra classes with the head teacher in their teenage years and with luck made it into teachers’ college.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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