assistanthead
nounUK /əˈsɪstənt hɛd/
US /əˈsɪstənt hɛd/
A person who helps the main leader of a school or group.
The assistant head greeted the students at the school gate.
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2. A helper who is next in charge of a team or office.
She was promoted to assistant head of the sales team.
3. A title for a senior teacher who supports the head of a school.
The assistant head organized the school sports day.
4. A person who stands in for the leader when they are away.
The assistant head ran the meeting while the head was ill.