headteacher

noun

UK /ˌhedˈtiːtʃə/

US /ˌhedˈtiːtʃər/

The headteacher is the person in charge of a school.

The headteacher welcomed all the new students on the first day of school.

SYNONYMS

principal headmaster headmistress school head head

RELATED WORDS

school teacher principal's office staff pupils

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The leader who makes big decisions for the whole school.

The headteacher decided to add a new playground.

3. The person who greets visitors and keeps the school running smoothly.

The headteacher showed the parents around the school.

4. The boss of all the teachers in a school.

The headteacher held a meeting with all the teachers.