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Deputy headteacher

A senior leader who works directly below the headteacher and deputises for them.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
School roles

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Headteacher All four UK nations (details may differ)
The leader of a school, responsible for its day-to-day running, staff, standards and finances. Often shortened to head.
Assistant headteacher All four UK nations (details may differ)
A member of the senior leadership team below the deputy headteacher, usually leading an area such as curriculum, behaviour or data.
Senior leadership team (SLT) All four UK nations (details may differ)
The group of senior leaders in a school, typically the headteacher, deputies, assistant heads and sometimes the business manager.

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