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Assistant principal

A school administrator below the principal, often responsible for discipline, scheduling or a grade level. Similar to a UK deputy or assistant head.

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AP
Used in
United States
Topic
School roles

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Principal All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
In the US, the title for a school's leader. In the UK it is often used for college leaders and for headteachers of academies.
Deputy headteacher All four UK nations (details may differ)
A senior leader who works directly below the headteacher and deputises for them.

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