noun
- Plural of headteacher; principals or senior administrators of schools, especially in British English.
Usage: Primarily British English; American English typically uses 'principal' or 'headmaster/headmistress'.; Refers to the head of a school or educational institution.
Examples
- The headteachers met to discuss new curriculum standards.
- Several headteachers attended the education conference.
- Our headteacher announced the new school policy at assembly.
- Headteachers are responsible for managing staff and student discipline.
- The headteachers' association published guidelines for school safety.
- Many headteachers have experience teaching before taking administrative roles.