noun
- The principal or chief administrator of a school, responsible for its overall management and educational leadership.
Usage: Primarily British English; equivalent to 'principal' in U.S. English.
Examples
- The headteacher welcomed all the new students on the first day of term.
- She has been the headteacher of the primary school for five years.
- The headteacher announced new school policies at the assembly.
- Parents scheduled meetings with the headteacher to discuss their children's progress.
- The headteacher oversees the curriculum and staff at the school.