Headteacher definition

Headteacher means the most senior teacher in the Academy who is responsible for its management and administration. Such teacher may also be referred to as the Head of School or Principal.
Headteacher means the substantive headteacher, who is the person with overall responsibility for the day to day management of the school.

Examples of Headteacher in a sentence

  • Children in Year 6 may be allowed to walk home and/or to school only after the Parent has provided a written request for this to the Headteacher and this has been agreed with the Headteacher.

  • The School Headteacher is responsible for the care and discipline of pupils while they are in the charge of the School or its staff and for the day to day running of the School and the curriculum.

  • Any waiver of the terms and conditions contained in this agreement is only effective if given in writing by or on behalf of the School Headteacher.

  • RESPONSIBILITIES The Headteacher will: • ensure that the home & school partnership agreement and other significant communications with parents and students are reviewed at least every two years in consultation with parents, students, staff and Governors.

  • Throughout the Child's time as a member of the School, the School Headteacher shall have the right to disclose confidential information about the Child if considered to be in the Child's own interests or necessary for the protection of other members of the School community.


More Definitions of Headteacher

Headteacher means the most senior teacher in the School who is responsible for its management and administration.
Headteacher means the lead person in each school.
Headteacher means the principal of the school.
Headteacher means headteacher or principal and includes a deputy or, in relation to a particular purpose or function, a person authorized by the headteacher or principal for that purpose or function;
Headteacher means the most senior teacher in the Academy who is responsible for its management and
Headteacher means the person appointed by the Governors of the School to be responsible for (or to share in the responsibility for) the day-to-day running of the School, including anyone to whom such duties have been delegated;