head teacher
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Assistant head teacher Rachel Glennie said she welcomed a social media ban.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 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, 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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